The most famous landmark of
Jaipur, the palace of winds built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh
was actually planned for the royal household to have a look at
every day life of the city. The palace has tier upon tier of
curved arch surmounting fairy casements with "jali" - latticework
screens. Famous for it's Beehive like structure, the Hawa
Mahal Jaipur or Palace of the Winds is made of red and pink sand
stone, beautifully outlined with white borders and motif's
painted with quick lime. It is currently under the supervision of
the state's Archeological Department. This Mahal is a fantasia of
953 ornate windows set in a rose-colored five-storey facade. From
the latticework, the ladies of the court could look out at
festive processions without jeopardizing their modest
seclusion.
The entrance to this strange building is on the rear side. It is
an excellent example of Rajput artistry. Once on top of the
Hawa Mahal its a breathtaking view of the pink city Jaipur. In
fact, Hawa Mahal symbolizes Jaipur today. The beauty of
the Hawa Mahal, Jaipur lies in its fragile appearance. It is the
most romantic and delicate examples of solid architecture.
Tour to Hawa Mahal provides the visitor with excellent views of
the Jaipur city and a bird’s eye view of the Jantar Mantar. The
best time to view Jaipur Hawa Mahal is sunrise when it catches the early
morning sun and glows like a gem.
