Stepwells are most certainly one of India’s most unique, but little-known, contributions to architecture. Stepwells (bawdi or baoli or vav) are in essence wells in which the water can be reached by descending a set of steps.Stepwells were built deep into the earth about 5 to6 storeys in height. These wells were designed to bring people & god and water & life together. These wells meant to entice everyone to leave their abode for a cool drink of water and retreat.These were for dependable, year-round groundwater.
Stepwell Adalaj, Gujarat:
