Second Empress's Garden - Dayamati's Residence
In a completely different section of the palace complex, the atmosphere was far less tense and considerably more entertaining.
Second Empress Dayamati reclined on cushions in her private garden, a space designed in her preferred aesthetic—less formal than the primary imperial gardens, with more vibrant colors and exotic plants imported from her homeland. Sunlight filtered through carefully positioned trees, creating patterns of light and shadow that added to the relaxed, almost playful atmosphere.
Anchali Ch'alera and Verawati sat nearby, both women having shed the formal bearing they maintained in public settings. Here, in Dayamati's private space, they were more like friends than attendants and advisors.
