LOTUS MAHAL | HAMPI | Amazing India🇮🇳| 4K Ultra HD (with subtitles) #61

The Lotus Mahal
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Also known as Kamal Mahal or Chitrangini Mahal was built during 16th century in the Zenana Enclosure, Hampi

The Lotus mahal in Hampi is a splendid example of a harmonious architectural combination of Vijayanagara and Saracenic styles.The name Lotus is given to the palace due to the shape it resembles.

The structure was used as residue place for the royal family of Vijayanagara Empire.According to historical accounts the structure was built to serve royal women of the empire.The king Krishnadevaraya also used it as his council chamber for meeting with his ministers

It’s a two-storied arched pavilion with an open base floor, and an upper floor having balconies with arched windows .This palace is built in Rubble masonry and finely plastered using lime and sand. The first floor is a closed pavilion with various oblong windows

There are about 24 pillars
that support the elaborately detailed arches and balcony of the palace.The balcony and the passages are covered with a dome that looks like an opened lotus bud.

The roof has nine superstructures that resemble the shikharas majorly found in temples.There are a number of exquisite carvings of artistic patterns. It's remarkable and unmistakable design is the foremost attraction.

Lotus Mahal is a virtual air conditioned residence.
The arches of the ground floor are recessed and ornated. The ground floor has a spectator section with cusped arches and intricate decoration.The two storied structure is symmetrically laid out with equal projections on four sides

The surrounding area of the palace is covered with many shady trees providing a pleasant ambiance to the palace.

It is one of the few structures that survived without much damage while Hampi was invaded.
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