Rajasthan has several palaces dating back to the royal times. One of the
most prominent of the lot is the Hawa Mahal, located in the capital
city of Jaipur. The palace was constructed in the form of Lord Krishna’s
crown. The façade of the palace has 953 very small windows, and hence
the name Hawa Mahal, literally translating to “Palace of Winds.”
According to old scriptures, the palace was constructed to serve as a
viewing spot for royal ladies who had to follow a strict purdah system.
The windows decorated with latticework and the crown like façade is
simply magnificent.Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Hawa Mahal
Rajasthan has several palaces dating back to the royal times. One of the
most prominent of the lot is the Hawa Mahal, located in the capital
city of Jaipur. The palace was constructed in the form of Lord Krishna’s
crown. The façade of the palace has 953 very small windows, and hence
the name Hawa Mahal, literally translating to “Palace of Winds.”
According to old scriptures, the palace was constructed to serve as a
viewing spot for royal ladies who had to follow a strict purdah system.
The windows decorated with latticework and the crown like façade is
simply magnificent.
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Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Singh as a part of the City Palace, Hawa Mahal was an extension of the women's chamber with the purpose of allowing royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen. Jaipur city is known for its historic places and heritage culture. Experience royal ambiance at best hotels in Jaipur.
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