Jaipur Attractions
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Venue: Hawa Mahal When: Daily
Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Wind is one of Jaipur's major landmarks. It is an integral part of the City Palace, an extension of the Zenana (women's chambers) standing away from the main complex.
This five-storey building, built from red and pink sandstone, is a stunning example of Rajput artistry, originally conceived to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and royal processions in the city without being seen by others. Its pyramid-shaped structure has tier (Jali) pink windows, small balconies and arched roofs with hanging cornices, exquisitely carved. These small windows circulate cool air (Hawa) even in hot months.
Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Wind is one of Jaipur's major landmarks. It is an integral part of the City Palace, an extension of the Zenana (women's chambers) standing away from the main complex.
This five-storey building, built from red and pink sandstone, is a stunning example of Rajput artistry, originally conceived to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and royal processions in the city without being seen by others. Its pyramid-shaped structure has tier (Jali) pink windows, small balconies and arched roofs with hanging cornices, exquisitely carved. These small windows circulate cool air (Hawa) even in hot months.
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Looking for things to do around Jaipur? Here are some of the events and attractions happening in the area.
| Banganga Fair |
May 2009 (annual) Radha-Krishnaji Temple |
| Diwali |
Oct 2008 (annual) Jaipur |
| Teej Festival |
Aug 2009 (annual) Jaipur |
| Gangaur |
Apr 2009 (annual) Jaipur |
| Elephant Festival |
Mar 2009 (annual) Jaipur |
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