TYPES OF WINDOW

Gods Window (Dya Jhya), Dakchinkali Temple, Sankata, Kathmandu April 16, 2017

Carved windows doesn't only mean Akhi jhyal or a figurative rectangle window decorated with deities, mythical beings, dragons and other elements. there different types of carved windows used for different purposes and specified for different place.The window is surmounted by ritual parasols.


The above shown Gold plated windows are found only on temples (main window) or only on Durbar Squares which is to mark as the window of Kings. In this picture we can see a holy Sta r(Khastakon) and a Sword (Khadga) in the middle. Khadga(Sword) resembles weapon of Goddess Bhagwati, from this we can assume that this Temple is of Goddess Bhagwati (Dakchinkali).

Types of windows:

Since there are many window designs, we cannot assume how many designs are there. Some have already extinct due to lack of care, maintenance, awareness and some stolen. The following are the most common windows:
  • Sanjhyā ( सँझ्या:)
A projecting bay window and the classic Newar window. A typical Sanjhyā consists of three units and is located in the center of a facade. The shutter consists of a lattice and opens upwards. It is usually located on the third floor.
  • Tikijhyā (तिकिझ्या:) 
A lattice window and the most common window in traditional architecture. It is located on the second floor. The window allows light and air to enter the room but does not permit a passerby to see inside.
  • Gājhyā (गा:झ्या:) 
A projecting window located under a roof.
  •  Pāsukhā Jhyā ( पासुखा झ्या:)
 A small window with five units symbolizing the Pancha Buddha (Five Buddhas). It is mostly found on the shrine house of monasteries.


Satal, Maru, Basantapur July 16, 2017

Tikijhyā, Bhaktapur July 17,2017

Pāsukhā Jhyā, Bhairav Mandir, Bhaktapur July 17, 2016

Famous windows:

 A  traditional carved windows in the Kathmandu Valley are celebrated for their uniqueness. Each city have one unique carved window which cannot be found elsewhere.

  • Desay madu Jhya (देसय मदु झ्या:)
 A only unique window found only at naradevi, Kathmandu. This name means "the only window of its kind in the country".
  •  Lunjhyā (लुँझ्याः)
A unique window at  Patan Durbar, is a gilded window. The name means "golden window".
  •  Mhaykhā Jhyā (म्हयखाझ्याः)
 A unique window at Bhaktapur. The name means "peacock window" and depicts a fan tailed peacock.


Sanjhyā, Kumari Ghar, Basantapur July 16, 2017

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