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Phool Bagh consists of a high walled rectangular enclosure containing two gardens.

It was used as a summer retreat by kings of Orchha, which presents the high aesthetic perception of Bundela rulers. It is also known as Hardaul Vatika which was built in memory of Diwan Hardaul, who died to prove his innocence to his elder brother. It is a type of Mughal garden, developed and expanded upon by the Mughal emperors in India. Furthermore, it also follows the design of a Charbagh, which is a type of garden that is divided into four equal parts, and pathways leading to the four corners of the garden. All of these elements come together to create a beautiful and tranquil space. 

The Orchha rulers have used this garden as a getaway throughout the summer. 

 The Bethak is comprised of the Lala Hardol Temple, which is located on the highest plinth of the Bethak situated in the middle of the garden therefore following the traditional indian style .Such monuments are a testament to the architectural skills of the artisans of Orchha during that period and they are harmoniously integrated with the landscaping of the garden creating a unique blend of architecture and nature while giving a meaning to the creation of space within specific parameter

 

Ingenious water ventilation is provided by the Phool Bagh's building and grounds, which also link the Chandan Katora fountain with the underground palace. A cooling effect was intended to be provided by the Sawan Bhadon Towers, which are also located there.

An eight-pillared pavilion with a central row of fountains is located right next to the Ramraja Temple. The Orchha Kings' cool summer retreat was an underground structure below. The Tehkhana was kept cold by a Persian conditioning system that was skillfully built. This unit was composed of two nearby towers, called Sawan Bhado pillars (names of two spring months in the traditional Indian calendar), known as Dastagirs (two contiguous wind-catching towers). The towers' tops were perforated so they could catch the wind, and their lower portions were joined to a water reservoir.

 A Chandan Katora, or fountain, was cleverly connected to the towers, aqueducts, and underground water storage facility. This pavilion was located above the retreat. By being forced upward into the Chandan Katora and then falling like a fountain onto the retreat's roof, the water from the underground reservoir kept the Tahkhana exceedingly chilly.

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The minute changes in the levels is shown in the section and how people as well as the live stock 

take over the garden 

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This section shows how the water canal in the middle of garden is at a tilt which allows water to flow

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There is a big courtyard which utilized for parking but rarely for any functions 

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Overview of the courtyard of the dharamshala
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another overlook of the courtyard
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Overlook to Phool Bagh
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Liminal space between Phool bagh and Hardaul vatika 
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Large footpaths
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Coloumnade overlooking chandan katora
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Inside of Hardaul Bethak / temple
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The temple overlooking Phool bagh
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