Well Chand Baori in India

The ancient building of Chand Baori was erected in the period from the 9th to the 11th century in the city of Abaneri in India. The structure is a huge stepped well, which impresses with its amazing architecture. The depth of this masterpiece is so great that it can be compared with the height of a 13-story building. Chand Baori is considered the deepest and most beautiful stepped well of all that exists in India.

Today, many pilgrims come here to wash their hands and feet in the water of this sacred place. Swimming is strictly prohibited. According to bacteriologists, local water can "kill a person in 2-3 days." Caretakers monitor the observance of security measures, and in order to be completely sure that nothing will happen, the tank was fenced with a railing.

Chand Baori consists of 3,500 steps and various niches with sculptures of Indian deities.

Such enormous depth was necessary to reach the groundwater.

Rainwater also collected in the well.

Wells in ancient times were the main sources of water and had special significance for people. Therefore, the descent to the water was a whole ritual.

The descent to the water inside the well was thought out and built, like great works of architecture.

Chand Baori with its incredible depth is a testament to the greatness of the Indian people.

There is always water in this ancient well, and it is impossible to understand the level of its fluctuation on the walls.

The water in the well is always cool, which is incredibly appreciated in hot climates.

Down the walls of the well noticeably narrow.

Step wells were built only in India; Chand Baori is one of the deepest.

In ancient times, the water of the well was also used to bathe and refresh on a hot day.

The well had a ritual purpose.

Near the well is the temple of the goddess of joy and happiness Harshat Mata.

Those who wanted to go to the temple to pray first went down to Chand Baori to wash their hands and feet.

Walking around Chand Baori is not entertaining. The abundance of steps requires considerable endurance, and the absence of any fences adds more risk and danger.

Therefore, to go down to the water itself, some physical preparation is required.

Looking at this well, willy-nilly you begin to think about what a grandiose work its construction required.

Although, according to local residents, the well was not built at all by people, so it was not worth much effort. Many believe that the demons erected Chand Baori, and it took them only one night to do this.

Few can argue that the well is indeed a unique architectural object.

The water level in the well rises significantly during the monsoon season and is able to stay for several months

Watch the video: The Oldest Stunning ancient step-well in Rajasthan - Chand Baori (May 2024).