PADMA MAHAL / KAMALA MAHAL - పద్మ మహలు / కమల మహలు
Padma Mahal / Kamala Mahal is found near opposite to a Kota i.e. Fort, near the Mahanavami Dibba. In the wall of the Kota, one can see a small entrance, which leads to a huge Maidanam or field. In the middle of the field one can find the Padma Mahal / Kamala Mahal. It is also called as the Lotus Mahal or Chitrangini Mahal. This Lotus Mahal has Hindu as well as Muslim Style of architecture. It contains 2 floors or Storeys. To climb to the Second Floor, one can find Steps to the north . One can watch the beautiful scenery of the nature by climbing above the Padma Mahal / Kamala Mahal. The Mahal is so cool even during the peak Summer Time, that one can also store wine in this cool dry place. In order to get cool breeze, it is said that they would pour cool water, during those days. There is a proper provision for this also. We can also see provision for curtains to cover the windows. We can also find traces of Udyanavanam or garden, surrounding this building. Some people are also of the opinion that this might be the Maharani or Queen's resting place.
It is surrounded by a strong fortress wall. There is also a Gopuram or Tower -house for the Kota Kapali or the watchman of the fort. Steps are provided to climb up to the Gopuram of Tower - House.
(Another view of the beautiful Dwaram or Entrance)
(Note the beauty of the arches of the Kamala / Padma Mahal)
(Another View of the Kamala / Padma Mahal . Note the newly created garden around it)
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