Chandbaori.org Website Review

>>>>>>>>>         The Chand Baori is a stepwell built over a thousand >>>>>>>>>         years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. >>>>>>>>>          >>>>>>>>>         It is one of the largest stepwells in the world and >>>>>>>>>         also one of the most beautiful ones. >>>>>>>>>          >>>>>>>>>         Located in the eastern part of the province of >>>>>>>>>         Rajasthan, it was built by King Chanda somewhere in >>>>>>>>>         the 9th century. >>>>>>>>>          >>>>>>>>>         The Chand Baori is not an easy landmark to find, >>>>>>>>>         thus it is one of the hidden secrets of India! >>>>>>>>>          >>>>>>>>>         Stepwells, also called bawdi or baori, are unique to >>>>>>>>>         this nation.  The wells have steps built into the >>>>>>>>>         sides that lead down to the water. Centuries ago, the stepwells were built in the arid zones of Rajasthan to provide water all year through. Today, the construction is not used as a well anymore but its exquisite geometry attracts local and international visitors alike. About 64 feet de*p, it is India's largest and de*pest stepwells with 13 floors and was built in the 9th century for water harvesting. The Pratihara dyna*ty was at their peak during 6th-10th century AD, and also ruled over other parts of Rajasthan. Their capital was The baori has a precise geometrical pattern, hard to find in this age. The steps form a magical maze and the consequent play of light and shadow on the structure gives it a captivating look. It has an enclosed rectangular courtyard kind of structure. Upon entering you reach a jharokha (windows). Descending the stairs on the left, you can see the cavernous baori narrowing towards the bottom, criss-crossed with double flights of