Sunday, May 2, 2010

Adalaj ni Vav





























Adalaj Stepwell is a unique Hindu 'water building' in Adalaj village, close to Ahmedabad town in Gandhinagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat.The well was built in 1499 A.D. by Queen Rudabai. The step well or Vav, as it is called in Gujarati, is intricately carved and is several stories in depth. The designs on its walls and pillars include, leaves, flowers, birds, fish and other breathtaking ornamental designs. In the past, these step wells were frequented by travellers and caravans as stopovers along trade routes.
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3 comments:

  1. Nida HamidMay 5, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    these are beautiful photographs... they reflect the glory and magnificence of the traditional old hindu temples..the beatiful sculptures and fine and intricate carvings of these temples along with the designs they cover and the stories they depict are worth a praise.. you have very beautifully brought out all the colours of this Indian heritage.

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  2. Iqtedar AlamMay 5, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    Thank you so much Nida :) ...I am honoured...but at the same time feel proud of you for having such a good aesthetic sense of appreciating beauty...the country needs people like you..and only then can these tangible heritages can be appreciated and well kept...Good...and thanks a lot :)

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  3. Wafa HamidMay 25, 2010 at 2:18 AM

    @nida n Iq, ahem ahem.That's all I have to say.

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