| Hawa Mahal which means 'Palace of Winds' is probably the most unusual palace in whole of India. More like a large screen than a traditionally built palace with rooms, Hawa Mahal was designed by Lal Chand Usta in 1799 under the patronage of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. A blend of both Rajputana and Mughal architecture, Hawa Mahal is a five-storied pyramid-shaped facade with 953 small windows. These pink sandstone windows known as 'Jharokhas' are decorated with tiny lattice work and resemble a gigantic honeycomb. The air circulating through these windows keeps the Palace perenially cool. The Hawa Mahal Palace overlooks one of Jaipur's main streets. It was originally constructed for the purdah-clad women from the Royal Family; it allowed them a vantage point from behind stone-carved screens to watch any processions or activities taking place in the bazaar and the surrounding streets. | 
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