Situated in the middle of the Pink city, even the name is enough to explain the glory of the place. Yes, it is the City Palace which is one among the most famous and magnificent places in the Jaipur. It is believed that the royal family used to live in the city palace for ages. It throws light on the royal architecture and the traditions of the royal families.
It is one of the most visited tourist’s spots in Jaipur because of the location, as it is located in the heart of Jaipur. Around the one-seventh area of the whole city is covered by the city palace.This architecture is a fusion of both Mughal and the Rajasthani tradition.
Caption: Animation showing Beautiful gateways in the City Palace, Jaipur. The architecture will make you spellbound. Captured by LG@VinayKrishna.
Peacock Gate
Caption: Gate front of peacock gate at City Palace, Jaipur. Captured by LG@VinayKrishna.
Caption: Statue of Lord Vishnu in centre surrounded by 3-D engraved peacocks. Captured by LG@VinayKrishna.
This gate is located on the North-East side of the courtyard and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This is the one of the most famous among the four gates which are symbolising seasons. This gate represents autumn and also monsoon.
This gate has beautifully designed and painted 3-D peacocks engraved out at the ceilings and also on the gate.
This gate so skillfully that it will leave you spellbound.
Green gate
Caption: The beautiful Green gate with golden doors. Captured by LG@VinayKrishna.
This Gate is located in the North-western side of the courtyard. Green Gate is also called the Leheriya (“waves”) gate.
It is believed that this gate is dedicated to Hindu Lord Ganesha. This gate symbolises Spring.
Rose gate
Caption: The Beautiful gate decorated with rose petals at the City Palace. Captured by LG@VinayKrishna.
This gate is located in the Northern-Eastern side of the courtyard and symbolizes the winter season in it. This gate is dedicated to the Goddess Devi.
Beautifully designed and painted rose petals act as a guard to the Goddess. The beauty of this gate will make you spellbound.
Lotus Gate
Caption: Vibrant Lotus Gate at the City Palace, Jaipur. Captured by LG@VinayKrishna.
This gate is located in the South-Eastern side of the courtyard. It has beautiful images and pattern of Lotus flower. This gate symbolises Summer season.
These pictures are from City Palace, Jaipur. These gates are examples of finest architecture of Ancient India.
Hope you all liked this post. Stay Tuned. I am having a lot to share about the Rangeelo Rajasthan (means- colourful Rajasthan) in upcoming posts. This was the first part of my Rajasthan Visit, where i visited few weeks ago.
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