Jharokha

TheJharokhais a stone window projecting from the wall face of a building, in an upper story, overlooking a street, market, court or any other open space. A common feature in classicalIndian architecture,most prominent in Rajasthan.^{[citation needed]}It is supported on two or more brackets orcorbelling,has two pillars orpilasters,balustradeand acupolaor pyramidal roof; technically closed byjalibut generally partly open for the residents to peep out to see passing processions. Thejharokhais more formal and ornamental than English or Frenchoriel window,and is one of the most distinctive characteristics of thefaçadein medieval Indian architecture until the 19th century.

Severaljharokhacan be seen jutting out from the facade of this typicalhaveliatJaisalmer,Rajasthan

Jharokha Darshan

Thejharokha darshanof rulers was a structure for displaying the ruler to his court or people rather than allowing inhabitants of the palace to look out unseen. It was therefore more open, and not necessarily built projecting out from its wall.