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Wells or ponds reached by steps, common in South Asia
Stepwells (also known as vav or baori) are wells, cisterns or ponds with a long corridor of steps that descend to the water level. Stepwells played a significant
Stepwell
Stepwell in Gujarat, India
Adalaj Stepwell or Rudabai Stepwell is a stepwell located in the small town of Adalaj, close to Gandhinagar capital of Indian state Gujarat. It was built
Adalaj_Stepwell
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Patan, India
Rani ki Vav (lit. 'The Queen's Stepwell') is a stepwell situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat, India. It is located on the banks of the Saraswati River
Rani_ki_Vav
Stepwell in Secunderabad, India
Bansilalpet Stepwell, also known as Nagannakunta, is a 17th-century stepwell in Hyderabad, India. It was restored in 2022 by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal
Bansilalpet_Stepwell
Stepwell in New Delhi, India
stepwell include baoli, bavadi, vav, vavdi and vavadi. Water temples and temple stepwells were built in ancient India. The earliest forms of stepwell
Agrasen_Ki_Baoli
Building located in Ahmedabad, India
Dada Harir Stepwell is a 15th century stepwell in Asarwa area 15 km off Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The stepwell was built in 1485 by Dhai Harir, a household
Dada_Harir_Stepwell
City in Haryana, India
Badshahpur Mohanlal Stepwell, built in 1905 by Mohan Lal and currently owned by his grandson Ved Prakash Mangla (c. 2018), is a stepwell on sector road near
Badshahpur
Stepwell in Abhaneri, Rajasthan, India
Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground
Chand_Baori
Wells or reservoirs built as part of the temple complex near Indian temples
Dholavira, which was part of the Indus Valley civilization. Some are stepwells with many steps at the sides. Since ancient times, the design of water
Temple_tank
Mata Bhavani's Stepwell or Mata Bhavani ni Vav is a stepwell in Asarwa area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Mata Bhavani's stepwell was built in the 11th
Mata_Bhavani's_Stepwell
Stepwells are wells in which the water is reached by steps. They are most commonly found in western India especially Gujarat where over 120 such wells
History of stepwells in Gujarat
History_of_stepwells_in_Gujarat
Historic site in Telangana, India
Korutla Stepwell (also called as Metla Baavi or Koneru) is a stepwell in the town of Korutla, located in the Jagtial district of the Indian state of Telangana
Korutla_Stepwell
The step-well of Ambapur is a stepwell in the village of Ambapur, close to the state capital, Gandhinagar. The stepwell is believed to be built in the
Ambapur_Stepwell
Stepwell in Jodhpur, India
The Birkha Bawari is a stepwell located in Jodhpur, India. The structure is to designed to conserve water for use by the city of Jodhpur, and is built
Birkha_Bawari
Stepwell in Ahmedabad, India
Jethabhai's Stepwell or Jethabhai ni Vav, is a stepwell in Isanpur area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It was situated near sha e Alam and one of the heritage
Jethabhai's_Stepwell
Village in Rajasthan, India
lake (a lake believed to be carved by Ramdev Pir Himself), Parcha Bawdi stepwell, Jhoola-Paalna etc. The village is named after Baba Ramdevji, a Tanwar
Ramdevra
ancient stepwell is located in Borsad town in Anand district, Gujarat, India. It was built in 1497 by Vasu Soma and his family. It is seven story stepwell and
Borsad_Stepwell
Town in Gujarat, India
Mahadev temples are the oldest monuments of the town. The town has an old stepwell, the Brahma Vav. It was under Parmaras, Chaulukyas and Pariharas before
Khedbrahma
Stepwell in Rajasthan
Raniji ki Baori (or Queen's stepwell) is a noted stepwell situated in Bundi town in Rajasthan state in India. It was built in 1699 by Rani Nathavati Solanki
Raniji_ki_Baori
2023 disaster in India
On 30 March 2023, a stepwell cover in an Beleshwar Mahadev temple in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India; collapsed during a celebration of Rama Navami, killing
Indore_stepwell_collapse
Amritavarshini Vav, also known as Panchkuva Stepwell or Katkhuni Vav, is a stepwell near the Panchkuva Darwaja in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Panchkuva
Amritavarshini_Vav
Modhera Vav is a stepwell in Modhera village in Mehsana district, Gujarat, India. The stepwell belongs to the 11th century while the mandapa origins from
Modhera_Vav
Neighbourhood in Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, India
comes from the word bauli which means a stepwell. Thus, the area Gachibowli is named after the presence of a stepwell plastered with limestone. The Asaf Jahi
Gachibowli
forest of Hidimba. The group includes intricately carved temple ruins, two stepwells, a reservoir, structures with panels of erotic sculptures and idols scattered
Kaleshwari_Group_of_Monuments
City in Gujarat, India
river even during its best period. This stepwell is the oldest and the deepest among the 120 other stepwell in Gujarat. The sculpture of Rani ki Vav
Patan,_Gujarat
Village in Karnataka, India
temples had been consecrated here, along with public infrastructure such as stepwells and water reservoirs. Among the major temples are the Brahma Jinalaya
Lakkundi
Historical fort in Dina, Pakistan
in two stages. It consists of an inner and outer gate that encloses a stepwell. Its opening is 3.15 meters (10.3 feet) wide and is flanked by two bastions
Rohtas_Fort
Monument in Bundi, Rajasthan, India
The Nagar Sagar Kund are twin stepwells in the city of Bundi, Rajasthan, India. Located near the Raniji Ki Baori stepwell and decorated with sculptures
Nagar_Sagar_Kund
Official retreat in Telangana, India
Baavi. An Interpretation Centre has been curated alongside the Jai Hind Stepwell to educate the visitors about the various traditional water management
Rashtrapati_Nilayam
1980 Indian film
the king wants a child, he must build a stepwell and the king agrees to it. Years pass by, the work on stepwell continues, but they can't find the water
Bhavni_Bhavai
Stepwell in Madhya Pradesh, India
The Rājmatī stepwell (24°41'10.7095"N, 78°06'26.4485"E) is a water management structure dating to the end of the 1400s. It is located a short distance
Rājmatī_stepwell
State in western India
26 May 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2010. Shuichi Takezawa (August 2002). "Stepwells – Cosmology of Subterranean Architecture as seen in Adalaj" (PDF). Journal
Gujarat
City in Rajasthan, India
summer residence of Bundi royals. Known as the 'city of stepwells', Bundi contains over 50 stepwells. Historically, these were used to protect the city from
Bundi
2006 Telugu film by Prabhu Deva
historical locations such as the Virupaksha Temple, elephant stables, and Stepwell in Hampi. Pournami was released on 21 April 2006 and was a commercial failure
Pournami_(film)
Medieval stepwells in Delhi, India
The Baolis of Mehrauli are four stepwells approached through single stage or three stage steps, located in Mehrauli in Delhi, India, in the Mehrauli Archaeological
Baolis_of_Mehrauli
Village in Gujarat, India
pillars, probably of porch. Duda Vav is a large and substantial though plain stepwell with a lintel about 17 feet 7 inches long by 2 feet 1 inches square. It
Bhadresar
Temple in South India
Views of the temple Outer entrance of temple Inside view Temple stepwell Temple and stepwell Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple
Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy Temple
Ambalappuzha_Sree_Krishna_Swamy_Temple
Town in Gujarat, India
kilometers' driving distance south of the town in Ahmedabad. The Adalaj Stepwell is situated 18 kilometres (11 mi) away from Gandhinagar in the heart of
Adalaj
City in Haryana, India
built by last ruler of Kaithal State, Udya Singh. Bhai ki Baoli, a 3 story stepwell covered with dome and accessible by stairs from north and south, was constructed
Kaithal
Stepwell in New Delhi, India
5202611; 77.1834111 Rajon ki Baoli also referred as Rajon ki Bain is a famous stepwell in Mehrauli Archaeological Park of Delhi, India. It was commissioned by
Rajon_Ki_Baoli
Hampar Vav is a stepwell in Hampar village of Dhrangadhra Taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. It is a state protected monument. As Hampar
Hampar_Vav
Stepwell in Junagadh, Gujarat, India
Adi Kadi Vav or Adi Chadi Vav is a stepwell in Uparkot Fort, Junagadh, Gujarat, India. The date of its construction is uncertain. According to Junagadh
Adi_Kadi_Vav
Topics referred to by the same term
Baori may refer to: a stepwell (in India and Pakistan), as baori is one of the Hindi and Urdu terms for a stepwell A number of places in Pakistan and India
Baori_(disambiguation)
construction of Navghan Kuvo, a stepwell in the Uparkot Fort, is attributed to him. It is considered an oldest example of stepwell in Gujarat by some scholars
Navaghana_(king)
Tenth and final avatar of Hindu deity Vishnu
Statue of Kalki's incarnation on a wall of Rani Ki Vav (The Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat, India
Kalki
Historical stepwell in New Delhi, India
77.0440361 Dwarka Baoli (also known as Loharehri Baoli) is a historical stepwell discovered in Dwarka Sub City, in south west New Delhi, India. It was constructed
Dwarka_Baoli
City in Rajasthan, India
Prithviraj Chauhan. An old stepwell is located in Chhoti Khatu, known as Phool Bawadi, it is believed that this stepwell was constructed in Gurjara Pratihara
Nagaur
Dynasty of medieval India (1244–1304)
‘’prabandha’’s. The Satmukhi stepwell in Dabhoi is a temple built over a tank with seven wells ascribed to him. The Ra Khengar stepwell between Vanthali and Junagadh
Vaghela_dynasty
date as Bhuatimbi. The buildings and ruins in the village lands such as stepwells, and the remains of a fort with gates, as well as the actual extent of
Bhuvavada
1948 Indian film
based on the story by Shayda which itself was based on a folklore of a stepwell. The soundtrack was composed by Ajit Merchant. In a village, there was
Kariyavar
Stepwell in Satara district, India
Baramotichi Vihir is a stepwell in 'Limb', Satara village in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra . It was constructed between 1719 and 1724
Baramotichi_Vihir
Village in Telangana, India
of Raja Venkata Narasimha Reddy. Construction of Jaksani Naganna Bavi (stepwell) in Lingampet village was also carried out during his reign. Rani Shankaramma
Lingampet
Historic site in Karnataka, India
Jain monuments include monasteries, as well as social utilities such as stepwell water tanks with artistic carvings near major temples. The Aihole monuments
Aihole
Matri Vav is a stepwell in Kankavati village of Dhrangadhra Taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India. It was approximately built in early 17th
Matri_Vav
City in Rajasthan, India
forts and stepwells were constructed by the Solanki dynasty in and around Todaraisingh. The samadhi (memorial) of Jai Dev Solanki and a stepwell covering
Todaraisingh
History of Gujarat between 1297–1407
Kotha stepwell in Kapadvanj may have belonged to the 13th century due to its similarity with the Madha and Vikia stepwells. A large number of stepwells were
Gujarat under the Delhi Sultanate
Gujarat_under_the_Delhi_Sultanate
Stepwell in Rajasthan, India
stepwell located in Todaraisingh town in Tonk district of Rajasthan state in India. It is believed that it was built in 17th century AD. The stepwell
Hadi_Rani_Ki_Baori
Excavation or structure to provide access to groundwater
construction from a sediment of a dry watercourse to the qanats of Iran, and the stepwells and sakiehs of India. Placing a lining in the well shaft helps create
Well
City in Gujarat, India
Mithi Vav, a stepwell is the oldest surviving monument of town. It is situated in the eastern part of the town. The five storey stepwell can be entered
Palanpur
Hindu festival
witness the holy dip taken by thousands of female devotees in the ancient stepwell pond of Lolark Kund (a sacred water body in Hinduism) and mark the festival
Lolark_Sasthi
Religious building dedicated to solar deities and/or the Sun
with stepwell surrounding the Kunda (tank), was built by Bhima I of Chaulukya dynasty in 1026 CE. It is one of the finest example of stepwell architecture
Sun_temple
Stepwell at Hindaun, Rajasthan, India
Jachcha ki Baori is a large stepwell near the Narsinghji Temple (a Hindu temple in Prahlad Kund located upon the western outskirts of Hindaun in the Indian
Jachcha_ki_Baori
District in Rajasthan, India
descendants of Prithviraj of Ajmer till 1947.[citation needed] Historical stepwell in Neemrana . Each floor having a height of about 20 feet, and 9 floors
Kotputli-Behror_district
City in Rajasthan, India
shiromani Temple Jaigarh Fort Nahargarh Biological Park Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell Water Gateways This park is home to species whose numbers have declined
Amber,_India
Hindu temple
Pratihara or Rashtrakuta period. It also include a reservoir (Kund) and a stepwell. They are located between Raisingpura (Roda) and Khed Chandarani villages
Roda_Group_of_Temples
City in Haryana, India
Fort. Nagpurian Baoli or Mirza Alijan baoli, an 18th-century three tier stepwell next to the Chotta Bada Talab and Shiv Temple, is a protected archaeological
Narnaul
2011 British dramedy film directed by John Madden
place where Sonny and Sunaina meet in the film was shot nearby at the stepwell Panna Meena ka Kund near Amer Fort, a 10th-century establishment noted
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The_Best_Exotic_Marigold_Hotel
patrimony in betting at the side of the pit." Stepwell: Earliest clear evidence of the origins of the stepwell is found in the Indus Valley Civilisation's
List of inventions and discoveries of the Indus Valley Civilisation
List_of_inventions_and_discoveries_of_the_Indus_Valley_Civilisation
Village in Gujarat, India
Gyaneshwari/Dharmeshwari stepwell belongs to 16th-17th centuries. It has a shrine at the first pavilion of the stepwell instead of usual at the end. The stepwell of Modhera
Modhera
Temple in Karnataka, India
Virupaksha Temple, with the gopuram seen across the temple tank Sacred stepwell and temple tank located at the Virupaksha Temple site, Hampi Lakshmi, temple
Virupaksha_Temple,_Hampi
Tourism in India
Its inscribed World Heritage properties include Rani ki Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, and Dholavira in
Tourism_in_India_by_state
Archaeological park in India
built 1526 - 1535 CE Quli Khan's Tomb Gandhak ki Baoli Rajon Ki Baoli, a stepwell, and Madhi Masjid. Other nearby monuments include the Jahaz Mahal, Zafar
Mehrauli_Archaeological_Park
Havelis Stepwells Museums Culture Music Temples National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries of Haryana List of protected areas of Haryana Dams Lakes Stepwells of
Tourism_in_Haryana
such as shadoofs and sakias were used to lift water to ground level. Stepwells have mainly been used in the Indian subcontinent. Several courtyard houses
Sanitation of the Indus Valley Civilisation
Sanitation_of_the_Indus_Valley_Civilisation
Hindu goddess
Mata mandir Hanuman temple, Salangpur "Khodiyar Mata: The goddess rules a stepwell". Retrieved 4 March 2020. Tambs-Lyche, Harald (2020). "Goddesses of Western
Khodiyar
Railway station in Punjab, India
referring to the six Persian wheels of a large baoli (stepwell) located in the area. This stepwell was constructed under the supervision of Guru Arjan Dev
Chheharta_railway_station
King of Gujarat from 1092 to 1142
and Dholka. The Minal stepwell in Balej village in Sabarkantha district are ascribed to her and was built in 1095 CE. A stepwell in Nadiad and Minaldevi
Jayasimha_Siddharaja
Stepwell in Gujarat, India
Ra Khengar Vav or Ra Khengar stepwell is a 13th-century stepwell located near Koyliphatak village between Vanthali and Junagadh in Gujarat, India. Tejapala
Ra_Khengar_Vav
Village in Rajasthan, India
own gram panchayat. The village is flanked by an old, supposedly haunted stepwell, known as 'Bhuto Ki Bawri'. According to legend, Jai Singh, after winning
Ransi_Gaon
Town in Gujarat, India
ancient stepwell in the town. It is 5.40 in diameter. There are idols of Amba and Bhairava in niches. There is an inscription of 28 lines in the stepwell. There
Mansa,_Gujarat
16th-century warrior and Rajasthani poet
(Palace) Higola Ka Talav (Pond) 1. The construction of Bawdi (Stepwell) This stepwell was constructed in the Raipura village in the princely state of
Dursa_Arha
Creation of structures by excavating solid rock
at Ellora Rock-cut architecture also developed with the apparition of stepwells in India, dating from 200 to 400 CE. Subsequently, the construction of
Indian_rock-cut_architecture
Navghan Kuvo is a stepwell in Uparkot Fort, Junagadh, Gujarat, India. Navghan Kuvo is named after the Chudasama king Ra Navaghana. The forecourt to reach
Navghan_Kuvo
Denomination of the Indian rupee
bank note has a base color of Lavender with motif of Rani ki vav (Queen's stepwell) on the reverse side. Rani ki vav is located in Patan, Patan district,
Indian_100-rupee_note
City in Gujarat, India
Maratha era. It is believed that the city derives its name from an old small stepwell, built during the Maratha period, located near the Balitha area. The word
Vapi
2025 aviation accident in India
Rani Rupamati's Mosque Magen Abraham Synagogue IIM Ahmedabad Jethabhai's Stepwell Kankaria Lake Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary Thol Wildlife Sanctuary Villa
Air_India_Flight_171
Town in Gujarat, India
Zaveri's Palace Vishwamitri River Starting Point Jama Masjid Bawaman Masjid Stepwell Jain Temple Udan Khatola at Manchi Saat Kaman Amir Manzil Champaner Fort
Champaner
Village in Gujarat, India
or Rajbai Vav is a stepwell located in the village. There is an inscription in Sanskrit language and Devnagari script in the stepwell which notes that it
Kherali
Town in Gujarat, India
of 30 metres (98 feet). The Borsad Stepwell was built in 1497 by Vasu Soma and his family. It is seven story stepwell and has 13 arches. The water is reached
Borsad
Town in Haryana, India
courtyard with water channel in the centre, it was fed by a nearby baoli or stepwell, it is also believed that in olden days, the queen used to visit the baoli
Farrukhnagar
Sufi scholar and saint (1173–1235)
high regard by many rulers of Delhi like Iltutmish who built a nearby stepwell, Gandhak ki Baoli for him, Sher Shah Suri who built a grand gateway, Bahadur
Qutbuddin_Bakhtiar_Kaki
Losar Baoli (the Losar Stepwell) is a stepwell in the Margalla Hills of the Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan. It is located near the town of Shah
Losar_Baoli
Village in Kutch district, Gujarat, India
district of Gujarat state. Chobari is famous for art and crafts. There is a stepwell with four gates, literally Chobari or Chobari, which lend its name to village
Chobari
Town in Telangana, India
written in 1042-1068 A.D was found in the holy pond (koneru or Korutla Stepwell) of Korutla. As per the writings and opinions of people here, Korutla has
Korutla
Town in Gujarat, India
present now. Clock Tower, the starting of old town Chaturbhuj Stepwell, an ancient stone stepwell Idargadh palaces: At the end of the town and immediately
Idar,_Gujarat
Taluka in Gujarat, India
Stepwell of Vadgam
Vadgam
Stepwell in Farrukhnagar, Haryana, India
Ghaus Ali Shah, also known as Ghaus Khan ki Baoli, is an 18th-century stepwell located in Farrukhnagar, Gurugram district, Haryana, India. Constructed
Baoli_Ghaus_Ali_Shah
King of Gujarat from 1143 to 1172
built at Bhadravati (Bhadreshwar). The stepwell at Vayad near Patan was built during Kumarapala's reign. Ganga stepwell at Wadhwan has been dated to 1169 CE
Kumarapala (Chaulukya dynasty)
Kumarapala_(Chaulukya_dynasty)
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gujarat, India
residential complexes, agricultural structures and water installations such as stepwells and tanks, dating from the eighth to the 14th centuries. The Kalika Mata
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Champaner-Pavagadh_Archaeological_Park
ABC-Clio. p. 387. ISBN 978-1-57607-907-2. Shuichi Takezawa (August 2002). "Stepwells – Cosmology of Subterranean Architecture As Seen in Adalaj" (PDF). Journal
History_of_India
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English, Dutch, and North German (Pötter) : occupational name for a maker of drinking and storage vessels, from an agent derivative of Middle English, Middle Low German pot. In the Middle Ages the term covered workers in metal as well as earthenware and clay.
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Name of Ibn Jazi RA; A Companion of the Prophet (PBUH) also Bin Sabit - a Noted Companion who was Martyred at Badr
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The Comedy of Errors' Father to the twin brothers Antipholus of Ephesus, and Antipholus of Syracuse.
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A live brother; my thorn or thistle.
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