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The picture shows the Mor Chowk (Peacock Courtyard), one of the most magnificent courtyards in the City Palace in Udaipur. The courtyard is famous for its three ornate peacock figures set into the walls. These mosaics are made up of around 5,000 glass and mirror elements in shades of green, blue and gold. The three central peacocks represent the three seasons in India: summer, winter and the monsoon season. Work on the courtyard began in the 17th century under Maharana Karan Singh and was later completed with the present-day glass mosaics under Maharana Sajjan Singh in the 19th century. Historically, this venue was used for private dinners, celebrations and royal audiences. In addition to the peacock mosaics, the courtyard captivates with its detailed glass inlays (jharokhas) and the characteristic black-and-white chequered marble floor. – 1990

This particular mosaic depicts a peacock with its tail fully spread, flanked by two smaller peacocks, set within a decorative niche in the Mor Chowk (Peacock Courtyard) of the City Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The peacock is the national bird of India, and there are a total of five such mosaics in the City Palace, representing the different seasons (summer, winter and monsoon). - 1990