#ashokasays Did you know 213 :
I was wondering if I should say Rani ki vav or WOW...
This step well in Patan, Gujarat on the banks of Saraswati river, is one of the most splendid wells you can see anywhere in the world. Intricately constructed stepwell, Rani ki vav, is a brilliant example of subterranean architecture. The walls of the step well and pillars and gates around the Vav adorn such delicately carved and intricate sculptures. Most of the sculptures are in devotion to Vishnu, in the forms of Dus-Avatars Kalki, Rama, Mahisasurmardini, Narsimha, Vamana, Varaha and others representing their return to the world. Nagkanya, Yogini beautiful women -Apsara showcasing 16 different styles of make-up to look more attractive called Solah-shringar.These designs, so extremely well engraved on the walls never fail to fascinate visitors.
It is said that this was ordered to be constructed by Rani Udamyanti of the Solanki Dynasty in the memory of her beloved husband, Bhima Dev., after his death in 1063AD.
Rani ki vav was built in the complex Maru-Gurjara architectural style with an inverted temple and seven levels of stairs and holds more than 500 principle sculptures. This magnificent east-facing step well measures approximately 64m long, 20m wide & 27m deep.
Now believe it or not... There is also a small gate below the last step of the step well, with a 30 kilometer tunnel, currently blocked by stones and mud) which leads to the town of Sidhpur near Patan. It was used as an escape gateway for the king.
I just can go Wow wow wow over these vav's seeing the pictures itself. Should go there and visit once in a life time.
WOW... INCREDIBLE BHARATHA
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