The structure of a Chhatris resembles the umbrellas or canopies. These are dome shaped and built on elevated pavilions. In Rajasthan the Chhatris are also built on the cremation sites of the affluent people. The structure of the Chhatris may differ from one dome supported by four pillars to a building consisting of many domes and an underground room with several rooms. In several places in the Shekhawati region the Chhatris are painted like the havelis. The interiors are also done in a similar fashion. Some of the famous Chhatris in the Shekhawati region are:- Kirori Jhunjhunu Bissau Churu Parsurampura Fatehpur Ramgarh Mukungarh Mahansar Udaipurwati Dundlod Besides this particular region Chhatris are also to be found in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Haldighati, Alwar, Bundi, Bikaner and Nagaur. The Chhatris in Rajasthan are quite popular tourist destinations. |