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As intriguing as it might be Hawa Mahal, or the Palace of Wind, one of the most photographed monument in the world, is not at all a palace. It is in fact a viewing gallery meant for the royal ladies, to view the city while remaining out of the sight of the public. This is why it is the most ornate purdah. “I wonder how many windows are there.” I had lost my count somewhere on the second floor. “953”, my wife declared. I felt she stared counting it from the moment she stepped out of the cab. “That’s too precise, did you actually count it?” I was intrigued. “I googled earlier”, she declared and started posing, “you going to click some pictures or shall I ask passer byes?” “Yeah Yeah”, I told and frantically reached for my belt where I had hung my point-and-shoot camera and obliged with my wife’s request of pictures. Table of Contents: The Palace of Winds: It won’t be wrong if I say that Hawa Mahal, meaning the Palace of winds is one of the most iconic monuments of India. It is also perhaps the most recognisable landmark of Jaipur. It sits on the main road in the centre of the city, making it one of the most accessible landmark as well. The design of the building showcases an excellent blend of Hindu Rajput architecture with that of the Islamic Mughal architecture. The fluted pillars, floral patterns and domed canopies are an excellent example of the Rajput architecture, where as the arches and stone inlay filigree work are manifestations of the Mughal style. This monument is...

The Pink city of Jaipur has an endless list to offer . Whether it is the delectable cuisine or the monuments that remind us of the royalty of the bygone era, Jaipur always holds a special place in the hearts of travellers. With such historically relevant and significant monuments erected in different parts of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal is a prime attraction which garners the attention of domestic as well as international tourists round the year. History of Hawa Mahal Rear view of Hawa Mahal Hawa Mahal (The Palace of Winds) was built in the year 1799 by ‘ Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh’ grandson of ‘Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh’ who was the prime founder of the beautiful city of Jaipur. Designed by ‘ Lal Chand Ustad’, the idea behind Hawa Mahal came to Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh as he got inspired by the unique structure of ‘Khetri Mahal’ that led to building of this grand and historical structure. The original idea behind the lattice design was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life and festivals celebrated in the street below without being seen as they had to obey the strict rules of ‘purdah’ which forbid them to appear in public without covering their faces. This architectural feature also proved to be beneficial in keeping the whole area more pleasant in summers due to the ‘Venturi Effect’ . Did you know? Many people see the Hawa Mahal from the street and think it is the front of the palace but in reality it is back of the structure. Interiors of Hawa Mahal This pyramid shape...