HAWA MAHAL

THE PALACE OF WINDS

➢ HAWA MAHAL IS A PALACE IN JAIPUR, APPROXIMATELY

300KM FROM DELHI.
➢ IT WAS BUILT BY MAHARAJA SAWAI PRATAP SINGH IN
THE YEAR 1799.
➢ IT WAS DESIGNED BY THE ARCHITECT LAL CHAND

USTAD.

➢ It was built from red and pink sandstone which is a full

testimony to the epithet of Pink City given to Jaipur.
 ➢ Its five-floor exterior is similar to honeycomb like
structure with its 953 small windows called Jharokas decorated
with intricate lattice work.
➢ This architectural feature also allowed cool air from
the Venturi effect to pass through, thus making the whole area
more pleasant during the high temperatures in summer

Architectural style of the monument: -

➢ The front elevation, as seen from the street, is like a

honeycomb with small portholes.
➢ Each porthole has miniature windows and carved
sandstone grills, finials and domes.
➢ It gives the appearance of a mass of semi-octagonal
bays, giving the monument its unique façade.
➢ The stone-carved screens, small casements, and
arched roofs are some of the features of this popular
tourist spot.
➢ The monument also has delicately modeled hanging
cornices.
➢ Its cultural and architectural heritage is a reflection
of a fusion of Rajput architecture and Mughal
architecture.
Inside the monument: -
➢ The Hawa Mahal has only ramps, instead of regular
stairs to reach the upper floors of the building.
➢ The jaali work in the windows of “Hawa Mahal” is
similar to the honeycomb of a beehive.
➢ 953 small windows are designed with intricate lattice
works.
➢ The original intent of the lattice design was to allow
royal ladies to observe everyday life and festivals
celebrated in the street below without being seen,
since they had to obey the strict rules of "purdah".
➢ This architectural feature also allowed cool air from
the Venturi effect to pass through, thus making the
 whole area more pleasant during the high temperatures
in summer.

Conclusion:-
➢ In the present day, the “Hawa Mahal Jaipur” has
become a famous tourist spot and one of the
spectacular sights in Jaipur.
➢ The palace has become a famous spot for the shooting
of several Indian and international films.

by: -
Mohammed Rafiq N
1st year , B.Arch.