Friday, August 22, 2008

Hawa Mahal , Hawa Mahal Jaipur

Hawa Mahal , Hawa Mahal Jaipur , Hawa Mahal India , Hawa Mahal Jaipur India


Hawa Mahal is a major famous tourist attraction of Jaipur. Hawa Mahal was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. Hawa Mahal designed by Lal Chand Usta in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god.Its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen.

Hawa Mahal has five stories and is constructed of red and pink sandstone.Hawa Mahal is a pyramid-shaped facade with five stories. It has 953 small windows decorated with tiny lattice work. The air circulation through windows represents the marvelous touch of Mughal designing.

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