IMG_3462

Hawa Mahal at Bari Chaupar, Jaipur was built in 1799 by Maharaja Pratap Singh (1778-1803) The chief architect was Usta Lal Chand.

This five storied building has two large courts. The names of the five storeys are: Sharad Mandir, the first one where the autumn celebrations took place. The second storey is known as Ratan Mandir because of the dazzling glasswork on its walls. The third storey is called Vichitra Mandir, where the maharaja worshipped his deity Lord
Krishna and the fourth Prakash Mandir with an open terrace on both sides. The fifth storey is known as Hawa Mandir after which the whole structure came to be known as Hawa Mahal.