 Surrounded by palaces, many of
which are also hotels, the pink city of Jaipur, is a must city
of Rajasthan on every tourist's itinerary. A well-known shopping
and handicrafts paradise, Jaipur has become well known for its
breezy Hawa Mahal, popularly known as "The Palace of Winds".
Known as Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa Mahal, is a multi-layered
palace, built by Sawai Pratap Singh, who was grand son of Sawai
Jai Singh and son of Sawai Madhoo Singh in 1799 AD and Mr. Lal
Chand Usta was the architect.
The Impressive Architecture - Hawa Mahal
In Jaipur, the facades seem to have become as ornate as the
interiors and sometimes, as in the case of the Hawa Mahal, Even
more so. The Hawa Mahal, part of the Jaipur city palace complex
is a familiar landmark, and is ties of pierced windows overlooking
the street below.
In fact, the façade pretty much characterises what for, on the
inside the building is no more than a series of corridors with
windows overlooking the street. Its purpose was simply to allow
the royal women a view of ceremonial processions while seated
behind the small windows. Allowing them to look out without
themselves being seen.
Famous for it's beehive like structure, the Hava Mahal is interplay
of red and pink sand stone, carefully and painstakingly outlined
with white borders and motifs. The palaces and forts of yesteryears,
which were witness to the royal processions and splendours are
now living monuments, accepted quite naturally into the lifestyle
of the people of Jaipur.
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