Amrutvarshini Vav - Ahmedabad, India
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N 23° 01.499 E 072° 35.823
43Q E 253736 N 2548305
This is a historical stepwell in the heart of Ahmedabad, India, and a major attraction of the city.
Waymark Code: WM18FM9
Location: India
Date Posted: 07/26/2023
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A stepwell is usually a grandiose enterprise in which a structure is built in a pre-hole, offering steps until the mouth of a deeper spot from where people can than take the water from the well itself.
Amrutvarshini Vav was built in the early 18th century, most likely in 1723. Accordingly to Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amritavarshini_Vav), "It was built by Raghunathdas, diwan to Haidar Quli Khan, who was the governor of Gujarat during his stay in the city in 1721–1722 for charitable purpose."
Still quoting Wikipedia, it is "sparsely ornamented, Amriavarshini Vav is notable for its L-shaped plan and has simple design. It has three storeys and is more than 50 feet deep. The bracing arches have different shapes at the two storeys and in the kuta (pavilion tower) before the well shaft. It was declared a protected monument in 1969 and was conserved in 1999. It was recharged later by digging in 2004."
Visiting the place is not for the faint of the heart. Not dangerous but actually entering will require patience as "someone" will have the key. The quest is to find that someone, typically with the help of some locals who will notice your interest in visiting.
Visit Instructions:
Please share a self-made picture of the Draw Well and tell us something about it. Did you taste the water? You do not have to be in the picture, neither does your GPSr.
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