LOTUS MAHAL
LOTUS MAHAL is one of the fine architectural designed palaces that are uniquely identified by its lotus like structure. This glorious building is within the Zenana Enclosure, a segregated area that is used by the royal women of Vijayanagaram Dynasty. It is also known as Kamal Mahal or Chitragani Mahal. It is one of astonishing building in Hampi that had not been damaged or destroyed amid the attack on the city. The Mahal was a part of Zenana enclosure, a place where royal families of Vijayanagaram Empire resided. The Mahal is designed as a palace for royal ladies of those times to mingle around and enjoy recreational activities. A kind of kitty party of those days. The Queen of Krishna Dev Rai (TIRUMALA DEVI) used to spend her most of the time seeking pleasure and peace in the palace. The surrounding area of the palace is covered with many shady trees providing a cool ambiance to the palace. We can find a rare tree (RED CASSIA) in the gradens of Lotus Mahal