Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal)

The Palace of Winds, or Hawa Mahal, in Jaipur, India, is a stunning pink sandstone structure built in 1799. Its distinctive façade features a honeycomb of 953 small windows, called jharokhas, decorated with intricate latticework. Originally designed for royal women to observe street festivals and daily life while remaining hidden, the palace allows cool breezes to flow through, maintaining ventilation. Its unique architecture blends Rajput and Mughal styles, symbolizing opulence and cultural heritage. Today, it is a popular monument, admired for its aesthetic beauty and engineering ingenuity.