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Tourist Attractions in Jaipur - The construction of Hawa Mahal is credited to Maharaja
Sawai Pratap Singh and dates back to 1799. The Hawa
Mahal or the Palace of Winds was a thoughtful effort
to enable the ladies of the royal household to look
at the outside world. It was a welcome respite for the
ladies of the royal household who had to follow the
purdah system.
Jaipur's Hawa Mahal affords a spectacular view of the Pink City
of Jaipur. It is a five tier structure that comprises
of arches, balconies and perforated screens. There is
a lack of embellishment as far as the interior of the
building is concerned. The chambers have nothing gaudy
about them and there are passages that would lead you
to the top storey. The openings in the screens are comparable
to peepholes which suggest that the ladies could see
the processions and other activities in the street without
being seen by others. As the ladies enjoyed the view
outside they were almost caressed by the cool breeze.
The Jaipur's Hawa Mahal has 953 small casements and each of
them is graced by latticed worked pink windows, small
balconies, curved roofs and hanging pelmets. They are
exquisitely sculptured and carved. These small windows
prove very effective in circulating cool air in the
hot moths. The structure towers to a height of about
50 feet and is about a foot in width.
Besides affording a spectacular view of the city, the
Jaipur's Hawa Mahal also offers a panoramic view of the Jantar
Mantar. Hawa Mahal looks more beautiful at the break
of dawn when the sun lends it a curious glow.
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