Lotus Mahal
Lotus Mahal (Zenana Enclosure)
A two-story pavilion in the Zenana Enclosure blending Indian and Islamic styles, its tiers of pointed arches resembling a blooming lotus.
The Lotus Mahal sits within the Zenana Enclosure of the Royal Centre. It is a symmetrical two-story pavilion whose layered pointed arches and tower roof resemble a blooming lotus, blending Hindu and Islamic architectural elements. It is believed to have been a place where royal women escaped the summer heat or received guests. Within the enclosure are a watchtower and the remains of a treasury, and the high surrounding walls are well preserved. It shares a single ASI ticket with the Vittala Temple and the Elephant Stables, and is about a five-minute walk from the Elephant Stables.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Elephant Stables
- Hazara Rama Temple
- Royal Enclosure: Mahanavami Dibba & Stepped Tank
- Queen's Bath
- Underground Shiva Temple
- Matanga Hill
- Achyutaraya Temple
- Archaeological Museum, Kamalapura