Jaipur isn’t one of the most visited cities in India without reason. Within its City Palace is the Pritam Niwas Chowk, a courtyard with four gates known as Ridhi Sidhi Pol (‘pol’ means gate).
With exquisite carving and inlay work, each gate is coloured and detailed differently based on themes that represent four Indian seasons and Hindu gods.
The Rose Gate has repeated patterns of flowers representing winter and is dedicated to Goddess Devi. The Peacock Gate (with motifs of peacocks on the doorway) in the North-East direction represents autumn and is dedicated Lord Vishnu. To the North-West is a green gate suggesting spring and dedicated to Lord Ganesha – it’s called the Leheriya Gate. The Lotus Gate to the South-West completes the set. It has running floral designs to indicate summer and is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati.
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Lovely capture. Goes well with the information in your post, Vibha. 🙂
Appreciate the comment and your passing by.
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Loved the post. Amazing pics.
Thanks Rupam
Absolutely beautiful.
Thanks a lot!
That is a rousing photograph. I have lived in that city for five years, soaked in its heritage. Incidentally, the door to my parental house was adorned with sophisticated artwork. Unfortunately, the house was pulled down in my childhood before I could take a photograph.
You’re so lucky to have lived there – Rajasthan is my favorite state for travel. Feel bad about your ancestral house being pulled down – children are so helpless in such situations and yet it’s their memories that are impacted the most.
Ohh my door! 😮 I see and take so many door pictures and yet obviously I can still drop down from gorgeousness. Instant follow!
Truly appreciate the follow. If you’re fond of doors and windows, you must must visit India. Definitely put Jaipur’s City Palace, Mathura, Pondicherry, Mysore, and all kinds of temples on your list.
Thank you so much, Vibha. I’m very fond of doors and windows, just not so sure when I’ll be able to visit so far. Italy – India, sounds similar, I could put these places on my list and call it a mistake. But if I put them in Google Maps to see the distance required, I’m afraid it will overheat. 😀 I appreciate it, the names sound beautiful already (even Mysore). 😉
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