Bundi's Step-wells in Rajasthan, India
Bundi is a town famous for its step-wells. There are 60 altogether, but we found 4 around the town markets. They are quite beautiful and were an essential part of daily life. Our favourite is Dhabhai ka Kund. The steps have different patterns depending on the size of the wells. Background music is Seeger by John Deley & the 41 Players.
BUNDI - RAJASTHAN - India Musings - The Stepwells
SUKH MAHAL and RANI JI KI BAORI
Bundi continues to amaze with out visit to:
SUKH MAHAL - Mahal is an Urdu means a palace and indeed Sukh Mahal is palace like in a pristine setting on a lake just on the outskirts of Bundi. One of its claims to fame was that the British writer - Rudyard Kipling stayed there for two days.
We also visited: RANI JI KI BAORI an ancient well system.
Step wells of India : historical water management
It is extremely difficult to imagine an entire category of architecture slipping off the grid. But this is precisely what seems to have happened with the step-wells of India. Step-wells first appeared in India between the 2nd and 4th centuries A.D., born of necessity in a capricious climatic zone which remains dry for much of the year followed by torrential monsoon rains for many weeks.
Step-wells also known as Baolis were constructed throughout India during medieval times. Even before rain-water harvesting gained significance and the modern world woke up to the perils of diminishing fresh water, our ancestors realised the importance of water conservation. The sites for the step-wells were chosen where a natural depression or incline of the land meant that rain water falling in the area naturally flowed towards baoli. India had numerous baolis which have now either dried up or have been covered but a few survive even today.
A Stepwell or “Baoli” which deserves a special mention is the “Chand Baori” situated in the village of Abhaneri near Jaipur in the Western Indian state of Rajasthan. The Chand Baori is regarded as a unique innovation of the people of Abhaneri and was created with the primary purpose of rain water harvesting. Located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple, this colossal stepwell with a depth of 20 meters with as many as 13 separate levels, consists of 3500 steps. It is believed that this particular step well has certain spiritual powers and that is why it is placed within the temple complex. The state of Rajasthan is extremely arid. The design and final structure of this step well was made with the intention to conserve as much water as possible. At the bottom of the well the air remains 5-6 degrees cooler than at the surface and this place was used as a community gathering place for locals during the blistering summer months. The well and the ancient temple of Harshat Mata are both believed to have been built by King Chand, the ruler of Abhaneri and is one of the deepest step wells in India. Abhaneri has a glorious history and the magnetism of the place attracts tourists from everywhere.
“Rani ki Baoli” or the “Stepwell of Neemrana” is another stepwell worth a mention. It is a beautiful architectural monument situated in the town of Neemrana, Rajasthan.
One of the stepwells of Delhi is the Hazrat Nizamuddin Baoli. The baoli is a stepwell still remaining in Delhi that is fed by an active underground spring. The Baoli was constructed over 800 years ago by the sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya himself. It doubles up as a swimming pool for local boys who show-off their diving skills here.
Another noteworthy baoli in Delhi is the Rajon Ki Baoli.
Agrasen Ki Baoli is another important stepwell in India’s capital city. It is thought that it was designed initially by Agrasen during the period of the Mahabharat. It was rebuilt by the Agrawal community in the 14th century.
A quiet lane from Mehrauli village leads to the Gandhak ki Baoli built by Iltutmish a ruler of the slave dynasty. It is a huge circular five-tiered step-well built of sandstone and many claim that the water of this Baoli used to smell like Gandhak (sulphur), hence the name. The Baoli remains the largest stepwell in Delhi and the absence of the water allows tourists to view and admire its architecture and intricate design.
The Wazirpur complex is another small baoli of Delhi. A Lodhi-era construction, this baoli is situated in R.K.Puram in Delhi.
Today, most stepwells lie in a dilapidated state that urgently calls for conservation and public awareness. It is about time these stepwells were restored, clearing out all the rubble, cutting back the overgrown vegetation and making it safer for people to visit these magnificent places.
Victoria Lautman's write-up from archdaily.com/395363/india-s-forgotten-stepwells and her research at victorialautman.com were invaluable sources for this short scripted film.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of 50, 000+ hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM / SR 1080i High Definition, Alexa, SR, XDCAM and 4K. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world...
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Raniji Ki Baori Stepwell, Bundi, India - Stunning architecture
Raniji Ki Baori (or Queen's Step well) in Bundi. This well known Bundi stepwell is thought to have been constructed in 1699 A.D. by Rani Nathawat Ji who was one of the wives of the ruler of Bundi, Rao Raja Anirudh Singh. This is Bundi's most well known stepwell with plenty of features such as an arched gateway, nice terraces, pillars, sculptures as well as naturally enough, steps to look at.
रानी जी की बावड़ी बूंदी || Raniji ki Baori Queen's stepwell || #bundi #stepwell #waterharvesting
रानी जी की बावड़ी बूंदी || Raniji ki Baori Queen's stepwell ||
Raniji ki Baori, also Queen's stepwell is a noted stepwell situated in Bundi town in Rajasthan state in India. It was built in 1699 by Rani Nathavati Ji who was the younger queen of the ruling Rao Raja Anirudh Singh of Bundi. It is a 46 m deep stepped well with some superb carvings on its pillars and a high arched gate. It is a multistoreyed structure with places of worship on each floor. The step well has a narrow entrance marked by four pillars. Stone elephant statues that face each other stand in the corners. Ogee brackets decorate all the archways of 46 m deep Raniji ki Baori, which is reputedly the largest Baori of Bundi. Baoris were significant social constructions in the medieval Bundi since they acted as assembly areas for the townsfolk. Raniji ki Baori has superb carvings on its pillars and a high arched gate.
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What are Step Wells and Why do They Build Them? Junagardh, India
Uparkot Fort (or Upper Fort) built between the 9th-17th centuries had two step wells on the plateau. The Adi Kadi Vav and Navghan Kuvo step wells. A step well is a well in which the water can be reached by descending a set of steps...duh. They may be covered, protected and are often of architectural significance. Gujarat is famed for its step wells and we'd see the cream of all step wells later in this trip.
Both step wells were completely different. Adi Kadi Vav had an interesting legend attached to it (all in the video) while the Navghan Kuwo step well was a dramatically deep well that descended 9 levels! Can you imagine fetching your water every day up and down 9 flights of steps?
Baolis step-well - Abhaneri, India
This ancient baolis (step-well), at Abhaneri was built to provide a constant water supply to local inhabitants at the time of the Mughals in the 16th century.
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रानी जी की बावड़ी, बूंदी | Beautiful STEPWELL in Rajasthan
Rani ji ki baori is a beautifull STEPWELL in Bundi district of Rajasthan, it was built by Queen of Bundi state in 1757 AD for the common people, as they were facing water crisis. Step wells were very popular in Rajasthan as there was scarcity of water & people only depended on rain water, so the step wells usually collected rain water & also recharged the ground water, generally they are connected with a well. They were not only used for water but were also used for social gatherings & functions
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Historical water management - Step wells of India | Best Of India
It is extremely difficult to imagine an entire category of architecture slipping off the grid. But this is precisely what seems to have happened with the step-wells of India. Step-wells first appeared in India between the 2nd and 4th centuries A.D., born of necessity in a capricious climatic zone which remains dry for much of the year followed by torrential monsoon rains for many weeks.
Step-wells also known as Baolis were constructed throughout India during medieval times. Even before rain-water harvesting gained significance and the modern world woke up to the perils of diminishing fresh water, our ancestors realised the importance of water conservation. The sites for the step-wells were chosen where a natural depression or incline of the land meant that rain water falling in the area naturally flowed towards baoli. India had numerous baolis which have now either dried up or have been covered but a few survive even today.
A Stepwell or “Baoli” which deserves a special mention is the “Chand Baori” situated in the village of Abhaneri near Jaipur in the Western Indian state of Rajasthan. The Chand Baori is regarded as a unique innovation of the people of Abhaneri and was created with the primary purpose of rain water harvesting. Located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple, this colossal stepwell with a depth of 20 meters with as many as 13 separate levels, consists of 3500 steps. It is believed that this particular step well has certain spiritual powers and that is why it is placed within the temple complex. The state of Rajasthan is extremely arid. The design and final structure of this step well was made with the intention to conserve as much water as possible. At the bottom of the well the air remains 5-6 degrees cooler than at the surface and this place was used as a community gathering place for locals during the blistering summer months. The well and the ancient temple of Harshat Mata are both believed to have been built by King Chand, the ruler of Abhaneri and is one of the deepest step wells in India. Abhaneri has a glorious history and the magnetism of the place attracts tourists from everywhere.
“Rani ki Baoli” or the “Stepwell of Neemrana” is another stepwell worth a mention. It is a beautiful architectural monument situated in the town of Neemrana, Rajasthan.
One of the stepwells of Delhi is the Hazrat Nizamuddin Baoli. The baoli is a stepwell still remaining in Delhi that is fed by an active underground spring. The Baoli was constructed over 800 years ago by the sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya himself. It doubles up as a swimming pool for local boys who show-off their diving skills here.
Another noteworthy baoli in Delhi is the Rajon Ki Baoli.
Agrasen Ki Baoli is another important stepwell in India’s capital city. It is thought that it was designed initially by Agrasen during the period of the Mahabharat. It was rebuilt by the Agrawal community in the 14th century.
A quiet lane from Mehrauli village leads to the Gandhak ki Baoli built by Iltutmish a ruler of the slave dynasty. It is a huge circular five-tiered step-well built of sandstone and many claim that the water of this Baoli used to smell like Gandhak (sulphur), hence the name. The Baoli remains the largest stepwell in Delhi and the absence of the water allows tourists to view and admire its architecture and intricate design.
The Wazirpur complex is another small baoli of Delhi. A Lodhi-era construction, this baoli is situated in R.K.Puram in Delhi.
Today, most stepwells lie in a dilapidated state that urgently calls for conservation and public awareness. It is about time these stepwells were restored, clearing out all the rubble, cutting back the overgrown vegetation and making it safer for people to visit these magnificent places.
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Rani-ki-Vav and other Stepwells in Gujarat, India in 4K Ultra HD
The stepwells have been used in India for 1500 years for collection and storage of water, over the time they evolved into complex works of art and architecture.
Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) in Patan, Gujarat, India was built in the 11th century AD. It is UNESCO World Heritage site for: Rani-ki-Vav was built at the height of craftsmens’ ability in stepwell construction and the Maru-Gurjara architectural style, reflecting mastery of this complex technique and great beauty of detail and proportions. Designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water, it is divided into seven levels of stairs with sculptural panels of high artistic quality; more than 500 principle sculptures and over a thousand minor ones combine religious, mythological and secular imagery, often referencing literary works. (quote from whc.unesco.org/en/list/922)
The Sun Temple in Modhera was built in 11th century AD, it is another stunning architectural creation of the Indian architects of the past. In front of the temple is the stepped tank/reservoir.
The Adalaj Stepwell, near Ahmedabad was built at the end of the 15th century, it is intricately carved and is five stories deep.
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Chand Baori stepwell Abhaneri near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Chand Baori was built by King Chanda of the Nikumbha Dynasty between 800 and 900 AD.
The state of Rajasthan is extremely arid, and the design and final structure 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, and Chand Baori was used as a community gathering place for locals during periods of intense heat. The well is for drinking water and is 20meters deep and there are 3500 steps on 13 levels. Was only used by women who collected their own water to ensure it was pure (the bucket can't be touched by a lower caste).
Baolis of Bundi
Baolis or Step wells were the only source of water at Bundi town till a piped water system was put in place. There are more than 50 step wells in Bundi, and unfortunately very few
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Bundi, India
- Garh Palace
- Chitrasala
- Jay's Place (lekker eten)
- Taragarh Fort
- Rani-ki-Baori stepwell
- Dhabhai Ka Kund stepwell
- Nahardoos ki bawri (stepwell met tempeltje)
- 84 pillered Cenotaph
- Sukh Mahal met 'huis' Rudjard Kipling
- Rame Shwardham tempel + waterval
- reis in augustus 2019
Na Varanasi was Bundi ons absolute hoogtepunt van onze reis door India.
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Bundi that is full of step-wells is Rajasthan's emerald
भारत की 5 प्रसिद्ध बावड़ी || India's 5 Famous Step wells ||
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3. Agrasen ki baori
4. Imambara baori
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Baolis of India - traditional step-wells
Even before rainwater harvesting gained popularity, and modern techniques of saving water came into existence, our ancestors understood the significance of water conservation. This is why step-wells were constructed.
Step-wells--often called baolis or baoris--are an important part of our history and architecture. Step-wells were constructed in India during the medieval period. These are ponds or large storage tanks in which the water stored is reached by descending a set of steps. The purpose of building these baolis was to cope with water shortage due to seasonal fluctuations. These step-wells made water available for irrigation and other purposes throughout the year.
The Hazrat Nizamuddin Baoli in Delhi is always filled with water, which comes from an active underground spring. The Baoli was constructed over 800 years ago by the Sufi Saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya himself. Local boys show-off their diving skills here to attract visitors.
Today, most step-wells in India lie in ruins. It is about time we take measures to restore these step-wells, which are not just part of our history, but will also help us conserve water, the most important natural resource.
This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The collection comprises of 150, 000+ hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on 4K, 200 fps slow motion, Full HD, HDCAM 1080i High Definition, Alexa and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world...
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