Chhatri
Chhatris are elevated, dome-shaped pavilions used as an element in Indian architecture. The word Chhatri means "canopy" or "umbrella." In the context of architecture, the word is used to refer to two different things. The usual and more widely understood meaning is of a memorial, usually very ornate, built over the site where the funeral (cremation) of an important man was performed. Such memorials usually consist of a platform girded by a set of ornate pillars which hold up a stone canopy. The word chhatri is also used to refer to the small pavilions that mark the corners, roof of entrance of a major building. These pavilions are purely decorative and have no utility, but are a classic folly which announce the status and wealth of the owner.
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Chhatri
Chhatris are elevated, dome-shaped pavilions used as an element in Indian architecture. The word Chhatri means "canopy" or "umbrella." In the context of architecture, the word is used to refer to two different things. The usual and more widely understood meaning is of a memorial, usually very ornate, built over the site where the funeral (cremation) of an important man was performed. Such memorials usually consist of a platform girded by a set of ornate pillars which hold up a stone canopy. The word chhatri is also used to refer to the small pavilions that mark the corners, roof of entrance of a major building. These pavilions are purely decorative and have no utility, but are a classic folly which announce the status and wealth of the owner.
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Chhatris are elevated, dome-sh ...... elis (Mansions) of the region.
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Ein Chhatri (von Sanskrit chha ...... estindiens und des Mogulstils.
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Les chhatris sont des structur ...... le tombeau d'Humayun à Delhi.
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Un chhatri, en arquitectura, e ...... ion de arte asiático en Dallas
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Ćhatri - element architektonic ...... óre pokrywają niektóre haweli.
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Chhatris are elevated, dome-sh ...... tatus and wealth of the owner.
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Ein Chhatri (von Sanskrit chha ...... estindiens und des Mogulstils.
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Les chhatris sont des structur ...... igne un parapluie ou une case.
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Un chhatri, en arquitectura, e ...... * Chhatri-fuente en Udaipur
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Ćhatri - element architektonic ...... pośrednio na miejscu kremacji.
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