This image depicts the exterior of the New Palace, also known as Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Palace, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

This image depicts the exterior of the New Palace, also known as Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Palace, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. The scene is captured on a clear, sunny day with a bright blue sky containing scattered white clouds. In the foreground, a body of water, likely a pond, is densely covered with large, circular green lily pads. Several pink water lily flowers are visible, with one prominent in the lower left foreground, partially in bloom. Numerous water lily buds also emerge from the water amidst the foliage. Scattered dry leaves are present on the water surface. A reddish-brown, possibly earthen or paved, area spans the midground, acting as a buffer between the pond and the palace. Several orange pipes run horizontally across this area. Small green plants in pots are arranged along the base of the palace wall. A small deciduous tree with green foliage stands in the mid-right. The background is dominated by the ornate stone architecture of the New Palace. The building is constructed from dark grey stone and exhibits Indo-Saracenic architectural styling, characterized by multiple domes, intricate carvings, and arched windows with teal-colored shutters. A prominent, tall central clock tower rises above the main structure, featuring four visible clock faces (one partially obscured). An orange flag flies from a flagpole atop one of the palace's smaller domes on the right side. No people are visible in the scene.