Adalaj Stepwell
by Uma Krishnamoorthy
Title
Adalaj Stepwell
Artist
Uma Krishnamoorthy
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Stepwells are wells in which the water may be reached by descending a set of steps.
Step wells were common in western India. They were found in more arid regions to collect and store rain water during seasonal monsoons. The step wells may have originated to ensure water during the period of drought. They also served as a place for social gatherings and religious ceremonies. Over the centuries, stepwell construction evolved so that by the 11th century they were astoundingly complex feats of engineering, architecture, and art.
Today, many of these stepwells are in a state of ruin, except for a few. They have been replaced by modern substitutes like village taps, plumbing, and water tanks. As obsolescence set in, stepwells were largely ignored.
Adalaj stepwell is located in the village of Adalaj close to Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat in India.
It is intricately carved and is five storeys deep. It was built in the year 1499. It is a tourist attraction today and a reminder of an ancient heritage.
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August 9th, 2016
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Uma Krishnamoorthy
Thank you, Holly, for the feature in “Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings”! Much appreciated.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your terrific art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from the B is for BROWN week, March 27 ,2023 - March 27, 2023. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP as a way to preserve your feature.
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you for the feature in ABC Group - B is for BROWN. Much appreciated.
Gary Richards
This image makes you study it to see all that's in it!
Uma Krishnamoorthy replied:
Thank you Gary. I felt the same way when I visited the place. Spent hours there.
Uma Krishnamoorthy
Roaxane, thank you very much for the feature in the group 'Old World'. Much appreciated.
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