Hawa Mahal is popular palace situated in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Also known as the ‘Palace of Winds,’ it was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of the Kachhwaha dynasty.

Its design speaks volumes about its architecture. Land Chand Ustad is accredited with the construction of this great spectacle. The design of the palace is structured like the crown of Lord Krishna in the perfect Rajputana style. It is built in red and pink sandstone with an enchanting five story exterior in the shape of honeycomb of the beehive.

It has 953 small jharokhas (windows) and a highlighted pyramid structure. The palace provides a refreshing experience to the visiting tourists during the warm summer days of Rajasthan. The breeze flowing in through the numerous windows present in the complex literally cools every perspiring visitor.

The famous Rajputana glory is 50 feet in height from the base and the walls are less than a foot thick. There is no staircase present within the palace complex and the all the five stories are connected by slopes.

There are many theories behind the formation of this huge palace. However, the one widely accepted is that the palace was built as an alternative to the existing practice of Purdah (veil) system among the Indian women during that period. The objective was let the royal women enjoy public view as they were mostly forced to remain confined within the palace boundaries.

It is recommended that the tourists should view this artistic marvel early in the morning when the sun showers its rays on the red sandstone and bricks. The bottom two stories of this famous monument have courtyards. At present, a well maintained archaeological museum also stands with the palace complex open to the visitors. The palace provides a great city view of the pink city, Jaipur, from its top most part.

The divinity of the place is highly contagious and people are more than happy to visit the wondrous place