Lotus Mahal

    Here is a massive construction to embrace the women in the Royal family! This place attracts all the girls! The ‘Lotus Mahal’ is one of the architecturally designed palaces exclusive to the women of the Vijayanagara Dynasty. This is the most beautiful building which can be accessed from the Zenana Enclosure - which is a large wall, the royal women's quarters. The place is named ‘Zenana for this reason following the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. The Lotus Mahal is also called the ‘Kamal’ or ‘Chitragani’ Mahal. Thankfully this is one of the few astonishing buildings that remain undamaged or not destroyed by any attack. Most of the young couples who wish to frame their wedding memories can come here to take incredible pictures as this place gives you royal marriage vibes!

The palace's name derives from the shape that it resembles. The balcony and the hallways are encased in a dome that resembles an unfolded lotus blossom. The lotus petals and their whorls (Arragnemet of petals) are so defined and fine-tuned which speaks about the skills of people ages ago. A lotus bud is also carved onto the center dome. The palace's curves contain Islamic elements, and its multi-layered roof design is reminiscent of Indo-European architecture. The architectural style and patterns are an intriguing fusion of Indian and Islamic design. The palace is a two-story, symmetrically designed construction. Four towers and a rectangular wall encircle it. These towers' pyramidal shapes also provide the impression of a lotus-like construction. There is no specific time to visit this place and it is open every day between 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There is an entry fee of INR 10 for Indians below 15 years, free for children, and varies for foreign tourists. There are no extra charges for photography and approximately take 2 hours to complete the visit.