In architecture , pavilion has several meanings;
13-972: Chhatri are semi-open, elevated, dome-shaped pavilions used as an element in Indo-Islamic architecture and Indian architecture . They are most commonly square, octagonal, and round. Originating as a canopy above tombs , they largely serve as decorative elements as opposed to functional elements. The earliest examples of chhatri being used in the Indian Subcontinent were found in the Shrine of Ibrahim in Bhadreswar , constructed between 1159 and 1175 AD. Chhatri are found particularly within Mughal architecture . The most notable surviving examples today are to be found at Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and
26-514: A rectangular block, or only connected to the main block by a thin section of building. The two 18th-century English country houses of Houghton Hall and Holkham Hall illustrate these different approaches in turn. In the Place des Vosges (1605–1612), Paris, twin pavilions mark the centers of the north and south sides of the square. They are named the Pavillon du Roi (“king’s pavilion”) and
39-468: A simple structure of one dome raised by four pillars to a building containing many domes and a basement with several rooms. In some places, the interior of the chhatri is painted in the same manner as the haveli (mansions) of the region. Many other chhatri exist in other parts of Rajasthan. Their locations include: Some of the best-known chhatri in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan are located in
52-468: A view may be referred to as a gazebo . Bandstands in a park are a class of pavilion. A poolhouse by a swimming pool may have sufficient character and charm to be called a pavilion. By contrast, a free-standing pavilion can also be a far larger building such as the Royal Pavilion at Brighton , which is in fact a large Indian-style palace; however, like its smaller namesakes, the common factor
65-523: Is actually a large building including a grandstand . A pavilion in stadia , especially baseball parks, is a typically single-decked covered seating area (as opposed to the more expensive seating area of the main grandstand and the less expensive seating area of the uncovered bleachers ). Externally, pavilions may be emphasised by any combination of a change in height, profile (a flat facade may end in round pavilions, or flat ones that project out), colour, material, and ornament. Internally they may be part of
78-640: Is from French pavillon ( Old French paveillon ) and it meant a small palace, from Latin papilionem ( accusative of papilio ). In Late Latin and Old French, it meant both ‘butterfly’ and ‘tent’, because the canvas of a tent resembled a butterfly's spread wings. The word is from the early 13c., paviloun , "large, stately tent raised on posts and used as a movable habitation," from Old French paveillon "large tent; butterfly" (12c.), from Latin papilionem (nominative papilio ) "butterfly, moth," in Medieval Latin "tent" (see papillon);
91-408: Is that it was built for pleasure and relaxation. A sports pavilion is usually a building adjacent to a sports ground used for changing clothes and often partaking of refreshments. Often it has a verandah to provide protection from the sun for spectators. In cricket grounds , as at Lord's , a cricket pavilion tends to be used for the building the players emerge from and return to, even when this
104-470: The Pavillon de la Reine (“queen’s pavilion”), though no royal personage ever lived in the square. With their triple archways, they function like gatehouses that give access to the privileged space of the square. French gatehouses had been built in the form of such pavilions in the preceding century. In some areas, a pavilion is a term for a hunting lodge . The Pavillon de Galon in Luberon , France ,
117-765: The 2001 Gujarat earthquake . The restoration work is going on. There are two notable chhatri in the United Kingdom , a country with strong historical links to India. One is a cenotaph in Brighton , dedicated to the Indian soldiers who died in the First World War . The other is in Arnos Vale Cemetery near Bristol and is a memorial to the distinguished Indian reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy , who died in that city. Pavilion The word
130-793: The Taj Mahal in Agra . The Berar Sultanate in the Deccan added chhatris on buildings in its various capitals. Chhatri have also been used in Rajasthan and other parts of the Indian Subcontinent by both Muslim and Hindu rulers. They are primarily used to manipulate skylines, an important aspect of Rajasthani architecture. For instance, they may be added to building roofs, and larger chhatri may be used as cenotaphs. Its origins are, however, Rajastani . While chhatri in Shekhawati may consist of
143-441: The following cities and towns: The region of Madhya Pradesh is the site of several other notable chhatri of its famous Maratha rulers: Chhatri were features in many buildings of Mughal architecture : Chhatri can also be found in the outskirts of Bhuj city belonging mainly to Jadeja rulers of Kutch. The chhatri of Rao Lakhpatji is very famous for its intricate designs & carvings. Most of them but have been destroyed in
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#1732780269765156-567: The roof of a large house, reached only via the roof (rather than by internal stairs) may also be called pavilions. These were particularly popular up to the 18th century and can be equated to the Italian casina , formerly rendered in English "casino". These often resembled small classical temples and follies . Especially if there is some space for food preparation, they may be called a banqueting house . A pavilion built to take advantage of
169-400: The type of tent was so called on its resemblance to wings. Meaning "open building in a park, etc., used for shelter or entertainment" is attested from 1680s. Sense of "small or moderate-sized building, isolated from but dependent on a larger or principal building" (as in a hospital) is by 1858. Pavilions may be small garden outbuildings, similar to a summer house or a kiosk ; small rooms on
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