Lotus Mahal, Kamal Mahal or Chitrangini Mahal Palace, Hampi, Hospete, Karnataka, India

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Lotus Mahal or Chitrangini Mahal is an important secular structure in Hampi, India. The Lotus Mahal is an example of Vijayanagara style of architecture and is a two storied structure built in Rubble masonry and finely plastered. Lotus Mahal literally means " Palace of Lotus". This structure was made for the royal family of the Vijayanagara Empire. The structure is laid out symmetrically with equal projections on four sides. The dome gives an illustration of an open lotus bud. The curves of the palace are inspired by the Islamic architecture.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Hampi, Hospete, Karnataka, India
Photo credit: © Old Mill Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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