A chhajja is an overhanging eave or roof covering found in Indian architecture. It is characterised with large support brackets with different artistic designs. Variation is also seen in its size depending on the importance of the building on which it features or the choice of the designer.[1]
Its function is similar to that of overhangs or eaves; it adorns and protects entrances, arches, and windows from the outside elements, and provides shade from radiation.[2] Chhajjas also aid in the facade-making in Rajasthani architecture.[2] Some styles of roof can be considered large chhajja as well.[1]
- ^ a b Nath, R. (1987). "Khaprel Roof and Chhappar Ceiling: Folk Elements in Mughal Architecture (Fatehpur Sikri, A. D. 1572-1585)". Archives of Asian Art. 40: 69–73. JSTOR 20111173. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ a b Jain, Kulbhushan (1998). "Spatial Organisation and Aesthetic Expression in the Traditional Architecture of Rajasthan". Paradigms of Indian Architecture (1st ed.). Routledge. p. 170. ISBN 9781315026923.