10 Interesting Facts About Hawa Mahal: The Palace of Winds

In Jaipur, the Hawa Mahal is regarded as one of the most recognizable sights. The five-story building has many windows and jharokhas, giving it the appearance of a beehive with a honeycomb structure. Moreover, the interior of this important monument of India is always windy. Did you know that the palace was given the name Hawa Mahal because of its incredible ventilation? Read this blog to learn more facts about the Hawa Mahal and find out what makes this palace a sight to behold. 

Interesting Facts About Hawa Mahal

1. The Hawa Mahal in Jaipur is shaped like a crown and looks like the crown of Lord Krishna.
2. Sawai Pratap Singh, who built the Hawa Mahal, was said to be a great devotee of Lord Krishna; that is why it is shaped like Lord Krishna’s crown.
3. Hawa Mahal is also known as the ‘Palace of Winds’ or the ‘Windows Palace’.
4. Designed to allow natural airflow throughout the palace, the 953 Jharokas are tiny windows.
5. Hawa Mahal was built as a separate palace for the royal ladies.
6. There is no direct entrance to Hawa Mahal; instead, one must enter from the side of City Palace.
7. Hawa Mahal got its name from its 5th floor, which was called Hawa Mandir.
8. Hawa Mahal is also the tallest building without a foundation in the world.
9. It showcases a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. 
10. The palace was constructed using red and pink sandstone. 

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