Location:
The grandeur and magnificence of Hawa Mahal can captivate any onlloker who
passes by the main streets of
Jaipur. Also
known as 'The Palace of the Winds', it is Jaipur's most acclaimed
attraction. This five-storey majestic palace is built in pink sandstone and
possess hundreds of screened windows and small balconies.
Conception:
Hawa Mahal was built with some specific purpose in mind. Maharaja Sawraj
Pratap Singh, in 1799, built the Palace of Wind. It was built for women in
the royal family to view the ceremonial processions on the street, behind
delicate stone-carved jali, while seated behind the small windows. The
windows were built in such a way that the women were not visible to anybody.
A Fanciful Facade- Hawa Mahal:
India - Be in the Rendezvous land of color, culture and fauna
Hawa Mahal or the 'Palace of Wind' is the landmark of Jaipur, the Pink city of Rajasthan, India. And a trip to Jaipur is the ideal way to witness the unique architecture of Hawa Mahal.
