Abhaneri stepwell

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Located at an approximate distance of 20 km from Jaipur, Abhaneri Stepwell is one of the most intricate pieces of architecture in Rajasthan, India. Also, known as Chand Baori, the Stepwell is one of the largest stepwells in the entirety of Rajasthan. When it was built, the well not only helped the villagers and the tradesmen to draw water in the time of thirst but also conserved groundwater.

 Chand Baori At Abhaneri - Most Photogenic Stepwell Of India ...

Stepwell
permanently dry. Significant stepwells include: Agrasen ki Baoli, New Delhi Rajon ki baoli, New Delhi Chand Baori in Abhaneri near Jaipur, Rajasthan Rani

Abhaneri
seen. A small village nearby houses many artisans. Truck in Abhaneri Chand Baori stepwell Carved stone sculptures of the Harshat Mata Temple

The Steps Of The Chand Baori Stepwell In Abhaneri, Rajasthan ...

Stepwells are very common structures that you will see in Rajasthan because of the State’s arid climate and scarcity of water. Dedicated to Harshat Mata, the deity of Happiness and Joy, the Chand Baori or the Abhaneri Stepwell is not only one of the grand constructions of Rajasthan, but also a beautiful one. 

Stepwells and Pottery: Chand Baori, Abhaneri Rajasthan India ...
The most stunning factor about these massive structures is that they have remained intact for more than 10 centuries.

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