Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, the word says the "Hawa" means "Wind" and "Mahal" means "Breeze" "Palace of Winds" or "Palace of the Breeze" so named because it was essentially a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside.

The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. He was so intimidated and inspired by unique structure of Khetri Mahal  and he built the grand and historical Hawa Mahal. It was designed by Lal Chand Ustad in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god.

There’s a small museum (Saturday to Thursday), with miniature paintings and some rich relics, such as ceremonial armour, which help evoke the royal past.

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The palace, called a "specimen of fanciful architecture", is located to the south of the Jaipur city, at the main road intersection called the Badi Chaupad (big four square). Jaipur city is well connected by road, rail and air links with the rest of the country. Jaipur Railway Station is a central main station on the broad calibre line of the Indian Railways. As well know, Jaipur is connected by major roads, and by the International Airport at Sanganer, at a distance of 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from the city (hawamahal) .
Entry to the Hawa Mahal is not from the front but from a side road to the rear end. Facing the Hawa Mahal, turning right and again to the first right, leads to an archway entry and then to the rear side of the building.
It is particularly striking when viewed early in the morning, lit with the golden light of sunrise