Gaitor Chhatria in Jaipur

Gaitore Chhatris are the cenotaphs on and around the pink city well known for its beauty and artistry. They are situated on the Jaipur-Amber Road. They are the royal cenotaphs of the former Maharajas and are typical Rajasthani architectural structures. They are surely the most magnificent white-marble 'chhatri' that impresses the visitors with its exaggerated carvings depicting peacocks and other delicate patterns belongs to Sawai Jai Singh II. 15 km from Jaipur, Gaitore is the cremation site of the Maharajas of Jaipur, where a cenotaph is erected for each of them in their honor, with the exception of Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh, who was cremated outside the Jai Niwas Gardens behind the Chandra Mahal in the City Palace complex.cenotaphs.

It is noticeable that each chhatri exhibits carvings in accordance with the tastes of the person, in whose honor it is costructed. There are 'chhatris' dedicated to Maharanis of Jaipur too in the Maharani Ki Chhatri complex near the Ramgarh road crossing. The cenotaphs are built as a amalgamation of architectural essentials of Islamic tomb architecture and Hindu temple architecture. Besides the commemorative plaque of Sawai Jai Singh, the cenotaphs of Sawai Ram Singh and Sawai Madho Singh also have the majestic appearance full of grandeur and splendor worked out by the master craftsmanship of marble chiseling. One can still spot the traces of paintings that have once embellished the interiors and exteriors of the walls of these cenotaphs.