HAWA MAHAL

The Hawa Mahal or palace of the winds was built in 1799 by Maharjah Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Usta in the form of the crown of Krishna, the hindu god. Its five storey exterior has 953 small windows called " jharokhas " that are decorated with intricate lattice work. The interior of the lattice work was to allow the royal ladies to watch the world go by, down below without being seen, since they had to observe strict "purdah" (face cover).
Built from red and pink sandstone, the palace is situated on the main thoroughfare, in the heart of Jaipur. It forms part of the city palace, and extends to the "zenana" or womens chambers.

El Hawa Mahal o palacio de los vientos fue construido en 1799 por el Majaraja Sawai Pratap Singh y disenado por Lal Chand Usta en la forma de corona del dios hindu, Krishna. Su exterior de cinco plantas tiene 953 ventanas llamadas " jharokhas " decoradas con un enrejado complejo. El interior del enrejado era para permitir las mujeres reales ver el mundo afuera sin ser vistas, ya que tenian que observar "purdah" estricta (cara tapada).
Construido de piedra arenisca roja y rosa esta ubicada en la calle principal del centro de Jaipur. Forma parte del " City Palace ", y extiende hasta la " zenana " ( aposentos femeninos ).