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Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

When you first see the Hawa Mahal Jaipur you will feel as if the red and pink sandstones of the palace give expression to a dream. The intricate carvings in each wall of the palace stands as a perfect example to the craftsmanship of the people.

The Hawa Mahal,Jaipur is located adjacent to the famous City Palace . Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built it in 1799 and this has become a prominent landmark of Jaipur.

Structure of Hawa Mahal, Jaipur:

Here you will find the fine harmony of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
Hawa Mahal of Jaipur has a shape like a pyramid and it is a five-storey building, with 953 small windows in it ! The windows are provided and fretted screens, with arches. You will find at Hawa Mahal in Jaipur two types of architecture.The front part of the building is has ornate and intricate décor but the back side is merely a collection of pillars and passages and is more plain so to say. The Hawa Mahal is also known as Palace of Winds because a great number of windows facilitate constant flow of winds.

History of Hawa Mahal,Jaipur :

Hawa Mahal , Jaipur was built during the period when there was was strict purdah system in India. The ladies of the royal house hold could not come in front of the common people so this palace was built for them so that they can watch the processions and daily activities from the tiny latticed windows.

The Hawa Mahal, Jaipur is most beautiful at dawn when the golden rays of the sun falling on the red and pink sandstone building weaves a magic all around it.

Reaching Hawa Mahal,Jaipur is very easy as regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Jodhpur, and Udaipur are available to Jaipur. The city is also well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Madras, Kolkata, and Jammu by rail and road networks

Want to visit the splendid Hawa Mahal in Jaipur , then contact India Holiday Travel for more information.

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