Hawa Mahal – The Palace of Wind in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. The massive palace built using red and pink sandstone, on the edge of City Palace as an extension, is part of the Zenana quarters or women’s chambers and is famed for its massive Jharokha or windows.
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur – World’s Largest Sundial
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is the world’s largest stone sundial. The name Jantar is derived from yantra a Sanskrit word, that means “instrument, machine”, and Mantar derived from mantrana, another Sanskrit word that means “consult, calculate”. It is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder […]
Palaces of Rajasthan -1
Palaces in Rajasthan were the places where the royal families spent their maximum leisure time. Peculiar thing about these palaces is that maximum palaces are located amidst or around lakes and ponds. These palaces were built to showcase the lifestyle, leisure and personal taste of various members of royal family. Even their personal rooms were […]
