A tour to Hampi is incomplete without visiting Lotus Mahal. It is one of the fine architectural designed palaces that are uniquely identified by its lotus look like structure
The Lotus Mahal was a part of Zenana enclosure, a place where royal families of Vijayanagara Empire resided. Lotus Mahal was designed as a palace for royal ladies of those times to mingle around and enjoy recreational activities. The Mahal also served as a meeting point for the king and his ministers
It is said that the Queen of Krishna Deva Raya used to spend most of the time seeking pleasure and peace in the palace.The Lotus Mahal is otherwise called the Kamal Mahal or Chitragani Mahal.
It is one of handful few astonishing buildings in Hampi that had not been damaged or destroyed amid the attack on the city.
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