Chandra Mahal Camera Model-Canon 1100D Mode-P Mode Shutter Speed-1/332 Sec Aperture-F/11.3 Iso-100 Focal Length-18.0mm Chandra Mahal or Chandra Niwas is the most commanding building in the City Palace complex, on its west end. It is a seven-storeyed building and each floor has been given a specific name such as the Sukh-Niwas, Ranga-Mandir, Pitam-Niwas, Chabi-Niwas, Shri-Niwas and Mukut-Mandir or Mukut Mahal. It contains many unique paintings, mirror work on walls and floral decorations. At present, most of this palace is the residence of the descendents of the former rulers of Jaipur. There is beautiful peacock gate at the entry to the Mahal. It has screened balconies and a pavilion at the roof from where a panoramic view of the city can been seen. It is set amidst well laid out gardens and a decorative lake in the foreground. Also seen at the top of the Chandra Mahal is the flag of the royal family, which is seen, unfurled when the Maharaja is in the palace It is a one and quarter sized flag. However, when the king is away, the queens flag is hoisted on the building
Posted on: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:58:21 +0000
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