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Chhatardi [Cenotaphs]
Tikamgarh District | Kanchan Ghat, River Betwa, Orchha 472246, IndiaAbout
The final resting place of the royal household, the chhatris (cenotaphs) are erected over cremation platforms of the rulers. These red sandstone chhatris were built by Rao Lakha in the 18th century. The main chhatri is the most impressive and has an artistically carved roof supported by decorated pillars. They are elevated, dome-shaped pavilions used as an element in Indian architecture . Chhatris are commonly used to depict the elements of pride and honor in the Maratha and Rajput architecture. They are widely used, in palaces, in forts, or to demarcate funerary sites.
