Pritam Niwas Chowk
The courtyard to the entrance of Chandra Mahal, the chowk has gates which are dedicated to different Hindu Gods and with different themes. The Peacock gate is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which also represents autumn season. The Lotus gate is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, which represents the summer season. The Lahariya gate is dedicated to Lord Ganesh, which represents spring season and the last one is the Rose gate dedicated to Goddess Devi which represents winter season.
Diwan-e-Aam
Diwan-e-Aam was a place for the public audience where the public would bring their problems to the king. It is a beautifully designed building, painted with red and gold colours. The roof of the hall is beautifully painted and the hall features a number of miniature paintings, text and various sculptures. Diwan-e-Aam is between the Arsenal (armoury) and the art gallery, where you can also see the two biggest Silver pots in the world.
Diwan-e-Khas
Diwan-e-Khas is one of the most important structure of the palace which used to be the private audience hall of the Royal king.
Silver pot
Sawai Madho Singh II (1880 – 1922).
In the year 1902, Edward VII was crowned the Prince of England. For the Crowning ceremony of Edward VII, Sawai Madho Singh II was also invited. Madho Singh II visited England in 1902. When he went to England he took with him 2 big silver pots filled with ‘Ganga jal’ (water from river Ganga), each pot weighing 345 kgs. The Silver pots were made by melting 14,000 silver coins. The pots are five and a half feet tall and can hold [900 British gallons (1 gallon = 3.8 litres)] 3400 litres of water each. The water was sufficient to be used for cooking, drinking and also for taking bath for 3 to 4 months. He had taken this water to keep his purity (religious beliefs). The size of the container is so big, it has been registered in the Guinness Book of World Record.