Chand Baori - Deepest and largest step-wells in India, Rajasthan

Chand Baori: Deepest and largest step wells in India

Chand Baori India Rajasthan

Interesting Fact About Chand Baori, Rajasthan

 
  • "Chand Baori" is one of the oldest and most attractive monuments in Rajasthan.
  • It was built by "King Chanda of the Nikumbha Dynasty" between 800 and 900 AD
  • After completion of the structure, It was dedicated to Hashat Mata (Goddess of Joy and Happiness)
  • Chand Baori is in front of the now ruined Harshat Mata temple
chand baori deepest step well in india
  • Design of Chand Baori was intended to conserve as much water as possible.
  • At the bottom of the well, the air remains 5-6 degrees cooler than at the surface
  • Chand Baori was used  for community gathering place during periods of intense heat.
  • One side of the well has a pavilion and resting room for the royals.
  • Chand Baori situated at Abhaneri village in the Dausa district of Rajasthan(India)
Chand Baori Step Well in India
  • It is situated at a distance of 95 km from Jaipur, on the Jaipur-Agra road.
  • It is located opposite Harshat Mata Temple and was constructed in 800 AD.
  • Chand Baori consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 stories.
  • It extends approximately 100 ft into the ground making it one of the
  • Chand Baori is deepest and largest step-wells in India.
Source: Inditrip
 
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chand_Baori

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