One
of the most outstanding features of Devi Garh is its landscape design.
Using traditional materials and motifs, contemporary designs have
been created which embody the confluence between the old and the
new. The raw materials used are all local, with white marble being
used extensively throughout the palace. The two 12 feet high standing
blocks of uncut white marble at the entrance are symbolic sculptural
representations of the stone in its purest form.
Devi Garh, like any traditional Indian dwelling, revolves around
courtyards; five, to be precise. Each courtyard blends classical
and modern designs to achieve a fusion, which is peaceful yet intriguing.
The kamal court is an interesting interpretation of the traditional
lotus motif as a black marble water-maze.
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