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Tuesday 9 July 2013

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur



The poet king Sawai Pratap Singh built this palace of winds. This is easily the most well-known landmarks of Jaipur and is also its icon. Located in the City Palace complex, it is best viewed from the road outside. This five-storey building overlooking the busy bazaar street is a fascinating example of Rajput architecture and artistry with its delicately honeycombed 953 pink sandstone windows known as 'jharokhas'. It was originally built for the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life and processions in the city from their veiled comfort.




First stamp with image of Hawa Mahal was issued by Jaipur State in 1947.


India Post also issued one stamp in 1986.


There are also two card with image of Hawa Mahal in my collection. One card you can see on first photo.
Second card is there




Text Source: http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/Destinations/Jaipur/HawaMahal.aspx

You can read more about Hawa Mahal there
http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/Destinations/Jaipur/HawaMahal.aspx
http://www.jaipur.org.uk/forts-monuments/hawa-mahal.html
http://www.tourismtravelindia.com/rajasthanportal/touristattractions/hawamahal.html

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