Jal Mahal #2
by Inge Johnsson
Title
Jal Mahal #2
Artist
Inge Johnsson
Medium
Photograph - Digital Capture, Watermark Not On Actual Print
Description
Jal Mahal (meaning "Water Palace") is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber. The Jal Mahal palace has got an eye-popping makeover. Traditional boat-makers from Vrindavan have crafted the Rajput style wooden boats. A gentle splashing of oars on the clear lake waters takes you to Jal Mahal. You move past decorated hallways and chambers on the first floor to climb all the way up to the fragrant Chameli Bagh. Across the lake, you can view the Aravalli hills, dotted with temples and ancient forts, and on the other side, bustling Jaipur. The most remarkable change is in the lake itself. The drains were diverted, two million tonnes of toxic silt were dredged from the bottom, increasing its depth by over a metre, a water treatment system was developed, local vegetation and fish reintroduced, the surrounding wetlands regenerated and five nesting islands created to attract migratory birds.
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September 6th, 2014
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Comments (16)
Ian Gledhill
Inge...Many congratulations on your 2nd place entry in this month's 'Awesome Asia' group members 'Historical Architecture of Asia' for July, Two week group page feature for August 2018...Ian (admin)
Ian Gledhill
Inge.....Many congratulations on your winning entry in the Awesome Asia Monthly Group Contest - Magical Scenic Views of Asia for February 2018..Ian (admin).
Tania Read
Stunning capture of a beautiful historical palace, love the mirror effect in the water, simply amazing scene. L/F
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations on your feature with Greeting Cards For All Occasions! L