Adalaj Stepwell Ahmedabad

Adalaj Stepwell Ahmedabad – Ahmadabad City has come a long way in the preservation of Indian Culture and Architecture. The city host one of the ancient Stepwell in India. India has a number of this kind of wells built in the ancient world but the one in Ahmedabad is unique from the rest. Adalaj Stepwell also called Rudabai Stepwell was built in 1498 as a memorial Centre for king Rana Veer Singh and his beautiful queen Rudadevi.

 

The Stepwell is in the outskirts of the city at a village called Adalaj in Gandhinagar district in the Gujarat state of India. The well is evidence of how strong and civilized the Indian empire was back then. After its construction, Adalaj step-well served a spiritual refuge and a place for rest for tired pilgrims. The villagers would come to fetch water every day and offer prayers to their gods. It severed as a religious center as well as a place of socializing. It is only a few minutes drive from the city of Ahmedabad.

The well has a fantastic history attached to it not forgetting its detailed walls and pillars that tell it all. A walk around the unique underground structure will teleport you to ancient civilization. The carvings are beautiful and marveling to look at.

The architectural designs of the wall let you experience the harmonization of complex Islāmic floral pattern fusing seamlessly into Hindu and Jadhi symbols. The symbols serve as an important blessing of cultural harmony that embodies the culture and details of the ancient time. The sun outside might be harsh but everything cools downs once you step on the inside.

For those who are interested in learning about the history of Indian culture then Adalaj Stepwell is a good place to start. The place is well secured, clean and no entry fee.