Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Chand Baori, Abhaneri  Did you know that Chand Baori in Abhaneri village of Rajasthan is one of India's oldest, most prolific stepwell in building traditions which is about 64 ft (20m) deep making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India? Chand Baori stepwell in Abhaneri village in Rajasthan, hailed as a masterpiece of Rajasthani art and architecture, has hundreds of steps on three of its sides, and on its fourth side, a pavilion with arches, balconies, and pillars, some of which have intricate carvings. The 64 feet (20 m) deep four-sided step well, below ground level, is a unique water management system called, a sub-terranian water supply. It was reportedly built by a local ruler of Nikumbh dynasty called Raja Chanda between the 8th and 9th centuries AD; this dynasty was from the Gujara Pratihara clan, who claim to be the descendant of Lord Ram's younger brother Laxman. Hence, the stepwell was named after the...