Lotus Mahal

The Lotus Mahal, also known as the Lotus Palace or Chitrangini Mahal, stands in Hampi, India, and was constructed for one of the wives of Krishnadevaraya, a ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire. This three-story structure is renowned for its innovative ‘air-conditioning’ system, which utilized water piped through the beams and columns to maintain a cool interior. Visitors today can explore this architectural marvel and appreciate the ingenuity of its cooling mechanism, which provides a glimpse into the advanced engineering of the Vijayanagara period.