India /Rajasthan /Jaipur /Jaipur
Sight Address : Diwan-e-Am, Kanwar Nagar, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The ‘Diwan-E-Am’ (Sabha Niwas) or the ‘Hall of Public Audience’ is an enchanting chamber, with the ceiling painted in rich red and gold colours, which still looks vibrant. It is a major attraction in the Mubarak Mahal courtyard. This chamber, functioning now as an art gallery, has exhibits of exquisite miniature paintings (of Rajastahni, Mughal and Persian art), ancient texts, embroidered rugs, Kashmir shawls and carpets. The ceiling is richly decorated. At present, it is an art gallery showcasing enthralling painted ceilings and rare ancient handwritten original manuscripts of Hindu scriptures (the Hindu holy scripture of the Bhagavad Gita handwritten in tiny script). Also seen in the art gallery is the Golden throne (called as Takth-e-Rawal) that was the seat of the Maharaja during public audience.
Diwan-e-Am Hall
HistoryEdit
Diwan-e-Am is an eighteenth century monument, built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. This is popularly called as the Diwan Khana or the Hall of Public Audience. It was the place where the king used to hear and decide the grievances of his people. Characteristic features of this hall are the Durbars, Jalis and banquets. Jalis are that portion of the hall from where the royal ladies clad in Purdah watched the proceedings in the Durbar. Diwan-e-Aam has been functioning as a museum for a long and it displays carriages and howdahs for elephant and camel back rides, portraits of the royal family of Jaipur, carpets from the royal household. Among the marvels of this exquisite hall, chandeliers adorn the prime position. It is considered as the largest one in India. Indian and Persian miniature paintings embellish the picture gallery along with the wide compilation of manuscripts. Renowned for the beautifully ornamented flowery ceilings, this hall might have witnessed so many glorious moments of Rajput administration.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to February
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
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Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 35
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.150.00
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Surabhi Restaurant Jaipur ; Old Amer Road Jaipur, Rajasthan (India) ; Ph/M – 0141- (2635954, 2633953, and 2633931) ; Food Serve – Chinese, Indian, Continental and Rajasthani food
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Diwan-e-Am, Jaipur can be accessed by Taxi. Taxis run on meter, and charges will hover around Rs 12 per kilometer.
Bus : Diwan-e-Am is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Jaipur city. Buses are easily available to Diwan-e-Am from any major destinations of Jaipur.
Train : The nearest railway station to reach Diwan-e-Am is Jaipur Railway Station, Shanti Nagar, Hasanpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India which is located at a middle of city. After getting down at the railway station, take an auto-rickshaw, bus or hire a taxi to reach the destination within the city.
Air : The airport is situated close to Sanganer, almost 13 km to the south of Jaipur City. Domestic airlines connect the city to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Agra, Jodhpur and Udaipur. The Jaipur airport also provides international flights to Dubai, London, Muscat and Sharjah. Taxis are available to and from airport. Air India, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, etc. fly daily to Jaipur.
Others : Cycle rickshaws charge anywhere from Rs 10 to 30, but this mode of transport is very slow.
Things to CarryEdit
Ware cotton clothing, apply sunscreen, sun glasses, camera, water, food
Safety / WarningEdit
Summer – light tropical or cotton Winter – Woollens
1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
2. Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
3. Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
4. Don’t flash jewellery or large sums of money.
5. Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers.
HelplineEdit
Police 100
Fire 101
Ambulance 108
Child 1098
Directory Assistance 219
