10 Interesting Facts On Hawa Mahal

By Famous India

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Hawa Mahal has no front entrance. One has to enter from the side of the City Palace

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Hawa Mahal means the Palace of wind. The palace has 953 windows that let in plenty of winds

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The purpose of Hawa Mahal's windows was to provide a view for Royal Ladies and their female attendants to enjoy special events

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Within the Hawa Mahal, there is a grill called the Aakash Patal Jali that provides a view from inside to outside while preventing visibility from outside to inside

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Sawai Pratap Singh was a follower of Lord Krishna. Thus, he shaped the Hawa Mahal into the form of Lord Krishna's crown

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It might not be well known to many that Hawa Mahal is home to three minor temples: Hawa Mandir, Govardhan Krishna Temple, and Prakash Temple

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Hawa Mahal stays cool in summer due to its 953 small windows, allowing refreshing winds to circulate inside

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There is no foundation for Hawa Mahal. In addition, it is the world's tallest building without a foundation

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Hawa Mahal is a five-story structure. This location still lacks stairs. All you'll discover are ramps to go up

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The palace's name was inspired by the Hawa Mandir temple, which is located within it

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