2021-09-03 Fri

Hawa Mahal, also known as “The Palace of Winds” or “The Palace of Breeze” was in the Indian state of Jaipur in the year 1977. Hawa Mahal; derived its name from its unique structure, a mesh of small windows that allow the cool wind to enter the palace. This five-story building is similar to the honeycombed structure with its 953 small windows known as Jharokhas decorated with intricate latticework.

Hawa Mahal; was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of the Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty. This palace is built with red and pink sandstone; it is believed that this palace is constructed in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god. The main intention behind constructing this palace was to facilities the royal women; and provides them the view of day-to-day life through windows, as they never appeared in public.

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