Patrika Gate, Jaipur
PATRIKA GATE, A SNAPSHOT OF RAJASTHAN
Patrika Gate was designed by Jaipur-based architect Anoop Barataria.
PATRIKA GATE, a must visit place with a beautiful amalgamation of architecture and art .
It is one of the most popular places for photo-shoots in Jaipur. The perfect symmetry of the building and an assortment of pastel – colored interiors are just right for a beautiful photographic opportunity.
Patrika Gate derives its name from the newspaper and media company Rajasthan Patrika. It was built by Rajasthan Patrika in association with JDA- Jaipur Development Authority. The gate is built on Jawahar Circle near Sanganer International Airport.
The idea of building this gate is linked with the old city gates of Jaipur’s walled city. When Maharajah Sawai Jai Singh II founded the pink city in 1727 AD, he secured the perimeter with a wall and eight gates. The city was founded on the principles of Vaastu and Shilp Shastra. As per a distinctive feature of the layout, key buildings and temples were built on the same axis; namely Garh Ganesh Temple, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur City Palace, Triploia Gate, New Gate, and the Albert Hall Museum.
There is a total of nine pavilions. Each pavilion is 9 feet wide. The width of the gate is 81 feet and the height is 108 feet which coincides with the width of principal markets in the walled city. Patrika Gate is being touted as the ninth gate of Jaipur.
Patrika Gate is inspired by the old architectural legacies. The facade is inspired by the traditional architecture and features Jharokhas, Pols, Pavilions, and Chhatris. Each architectural element and design in the gate is unique and not repeated. It makes for a remarkable place for architecture students and art lovers to visit for inspiration.The design of each of the nine arched entrances or gates is unique and denotes regions of Rajasthan. The following regions of Rajasthan have inspired the arched gateway facade, starting from east to west direction.