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Chatra (umbrella)
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The chatra or chhatra, also known under various translations including the ceremonial, state, royal, or holy umbrella or parasol, is a symbol of royal and imperial power and sanctity in Indian art and
The Buddha under a chatra inscribed "Gift of Abhayamira in 154 GE" (474 CE), Gupta art from the reign of Kumaragupta II, now held by the Sarnath Museum.
The Buddha under a chatra inscribed "Gift of Abhayamira in 154 GE" (474 CE), Gupta art from the reign of Kumaragupta II, now held by the Sarnath Museu
A chatra crowning Vāsudeva-Krishna on a coin of Agathocles of Bactria, c. 180 BCE
A chatra crowning Vāsudeva-Krishna on a coin of Agathocles of Bactria, c. 180 BCE
Mathura chatra, c. 1st or 2nd century CE
Mathura chatra, c. 1st or 2nd century CE
Chandragupta Maurya with chatra
Chandragupta Maurya with chatra
Royal Nine-Tiered Umbrella
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The Royal Nine-Tiered Umbrella is considered the most sacred and ancient of the royal regalia of Thailand. A royal umbrella consists of many tiers, five for the prince, seven for the crown prince and
Chatra (umbrella)
…chatra is known as the hti. It is used as regalia and employed at the crowns of Burmese pagodas. In Thai culture, the chatra developed into the white Royal Nine-Tiered Umbrella, part of the country's regalia. Properly, only a crowned king may use the 9-tiered umbrella, uncrowned kings and other members of the royal family being…
The Royal Nine-Tiered Umbrella over the Phuttan Kanchanasinghat Throne at the Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall, the Grand Palace.
The Royal Nine-Tiered Umbrella over the Phuttan Kanchanasinghat Throne at the Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall, the Grand Palace.
The Royal Nine-Tiered Umbrella over the funeral pyre of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, inside the royal crematorium at Sanam Luang (2017).
The Royal Nine-Tiered Umbrella over the funeral pyre of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, inside the royal crematorium at Sanam Luang (2017).
Chakkraphat Phiman Residential Hall: Canopy bed of King Rama I, an umbrella hangs over this bed
Chakkraphat Phiman Residential Hall: Canopy bed of King Rama I, an umbrella hangs over this bed
Chakkraphat Phiman Residential Hall: Royal couch of King Rama I, another umbrella hangs over this room
Chakkraphat Phiman Residential Hall: Royal couch of King Rama I, another umbrella hangs over this room