Rajasthan has several palaces dating back to the royal times. One of the
most prominent of the lot is the Hawa Mahal, located in the capital city of
Jaipur. The palace was constructed in the form of Lord Krishna’s crown. The
façade of the palace has 953 very small windows, and hence the name Hawa Mahal,
literally translating to “Palace of Winds.” According to old scriptures, the
palace was constructed to serve as a viewing spot for royal ladies who had to
follow a strict purdah system. The windows decorated with latticework and the
crown like façade is simply magnificent.
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