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Surya Chopar, City Palace, Udaipur

Surya Chopar at City Palace, Udaipur is a special room dedicated to the God of the Mewars(Warriors). The room is square shaped hence the name Chopar. It hosts a statue of Lord Surya (Sun) who is worshiped by the dynasty of Mewars. The ornamental statue is made of metal and is mounted on a wall. Currently the statue is covered with glass. The Surya Chopar located near the Mor Chowk, towards the exit of the City Palace Tour.

Mor Chowk - Peacock Courtyard

Mor Chowk or Peacock Courtyard is one of the most elegant part of the City Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan. It is at the last of the City palace tour but not the least. This Courtyard consists of five peacocks mosiacs in glass decorated on the walls of the courtyard. The courtyard is open to sky and was used to host dinner banquets for the guests of the Royal family. The rooms surrounded by the Mor Chowk were residence of the Royal family men.



Video of Mor Chowk - Peacock Courtyard at City Palace, Udaipur

Video of Top view of Mor Chowk - Peacock Courtyard at City Palace, Udaipur