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Es un aljibe escalonado situado en la localidad de Abhaneri, cerca de Jaipur, en el estado indio de Rajastán. Se cree que fue construido en el año 800 D.C. Es considerado uno de los mayores y más profundos de la India. Tiene 3500 escalones en 13 niveles y alcanza una profundidad de 20 metros.
El aljibe más espectacular del mundo se encuentra el Chand Baori, el pozo más grande del mundo con 3.500 escalones y una simetría que es espectacular.
Abhaneri es una ciudad fundada en la Edad Media por el rey Raja Chand. Era la costumbre de construir pozos muy profundos para recoger el agua de lluvia. El pozo se llama "Pozo de la Luna" con un pequeño lugar de culto. El interior es precioso, a unos 20 metros de profundidad con 13 pasos degradantes conectados por más de 3000 escalones.
El aljibe más espectacular del mundo se encuentra el Chand Baori, el pozo más grande del mundo con 3.500 escalones y una simetría que es espectacular.
Los baori son pozos tradicionales o aljibes que adoptan la forma de un cono invertido y que incluyen en su profunda estructura varias terrazas unidas por tramos escalonados. Su función no es otra que recoger el agua de la lluvia para abastecer a los habitantes de una localidad o región, servir de lugares de relax y asueto y como lugar de abluciones rituales previas a la visita de los templos. No hay otro lugar del mundo donde los pozos hayan adquirido una forma tan espectacular como la de los baori, construcción plenamente original de la India.
Chand Baori in Abhaneri village in eastern Rajasthan, India, is one of the most overlooked landmarks in the country. It is one of the oldest stepwell in Rajasthan, and is considered to be among the biggest in the world. Chand Baori looks like anything but a well. This incredible square structure is 13 stories deep, and lined along the walls on three sides are double flight of steps. 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry descends to the bottom of the well 20 meters deep to a murky green puddle of water. Built during the 8th and 9th century by King Chanda of Nikumbha Dynasty, provided the surrounding areas with a dependable water source for centuries before modern water delivery systems were introduced. As the green water at the base attests, the well is no longer in use, but it makes for an interesting stop-over to an architecturally impressive structure that is over 1000 years old. There’s also a temple adjoining the well for visitors to explore.
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India Day 6 - Jaipur to Agra
Today is a transfer day, with astop at the spectacular Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri. One of the finest (and largest examples of a stepwell to be found anywhere!). It was built in 7th century and is 13 levels deep!
Chand Baori, in the village of Abhaneri near Bandikui, Rajasthan is one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. Stepwells such as these have been used for centuries especially in the more arid areas of India to ensure a supply of water during the long dry season. At the bottom there remains a constant pool of water even today. The village women would form a bucket brigade each morning to bring up water for use in their households. Down one side of the well are apartments where visiting dignitaries could stay because it would be much cooler down in the well. The top of the well was enclosed within a Hindu temple. The use of stepwells in India date back to the 2nd century. They are no longer used due to a lack of controlled hygiene which can therefore spread microbes and disease.
El Chand Baori es un aljibe escalonado situado en la localidad de Abhaneri, cerca de Jaipur, en el estado indio de Rajastán.Situado enfrente del templo de Harshat Mata, fue construido, según se cree, en el año 800 d. C. por el rey Chand de la dinastía Chahamana, y es considerado uno de los mayores y más profundos de la India. Tiene 3500 escalones en 13 niveles y alcanza una profundidad de 20 metros.
”la eternidad espera en la encrucijada de estrellas.
Grato es vivir en la amistad oscura
de un zaguán, de una parra y de un aljibe”
Un patio (fragmento) - Jorge Luis Borges
El aljibe más espectacular del mundo se encuentra el Chand Baori, el pozo más grande del mundo con 3.500 escalones y una simetría que es espectacular.
Este pozo se encuentra en el pueblo de Abhaneri. Jaipur . La India.
Chand Baori (stepwell), Village Abhaneri, Tehsil, Rajasthan, India -- one of the oldest stepwells in Rajasthan.
Se trata de un aljibe escalonado situado en la localidad de Abhaneri, cerca de Jaipur, en el estado indio de Rajastán.
Situado enfrente del templo de Harshat Mata, fue construido, según se cree, en el año 800 d. C. por el rey Chand de la dinastía Chahamana, y es considerado uno de los mayores y más profundos de la India. Tiene 3500 escalones en 13 niveles y alcanza una profundidad de 20 metros.
Chand Baori, in the village of Abhaneri near Bandikui, Rajasthan is one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. Stepwells such as these have been used for centuries especially in the more arid areas of India to ensure a supply of water during the long dry season. At the bottom there remains a constant pool of water even today. The village women would form a bucket brigade each morning to bring up water for use in their households. Across the well are apartments where visiting dignitaries could stay because it would be much cooler down in the well. The top of the well was enclosed within a Hindu temple. The use of stepwells in India date back to the 2nd century. They are no longer used due to a lack of controlled hygiene which can therefore spread microbes and disease. The British forbid their use to help prevent water-borne epidemics such as cholera.
The incredible, fantastic, amazing, spectacularly awesome Chand Baori. I rarely do selfies, but here my shadow felt it was appropriate :)
Chand Baori consists of 3,500 symmetrical narrow steps over 13 stories. It extends approximately 30m into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. It was built to preserve water and provide relief from the intense heat in Rajasthan. The oldest parts date from the 8th century CE, the palace building and upper stories with the columned arcade from the 18th century were later additions.
As many stepwells Chand Baori served religious or ceremonial activities besides preservation and drawing of water. In addition, the communal aspects are important also, as people met and rested in the shadow at the bottom of the stepwell, where temperatures are some 5-6 degrees below the often sweltering heat above.
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Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan.It extends approximately 30m (100ft) into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India.
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Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It extends approximately 30 m into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. It is named after a local ruler of Nikumbh Rajput dynasty called Raja Chanda and its construction is dated to the 8th-9th century. It has 3500 steps cascading 13 stories deep into a massive tank at the bottom and has been constructed in an upside-down pyramid style.
Chand Baori is said to be named after a local ruler of Nikumbh Rajput dynasty called Raja Chanda. However, no epigraphic evidence has been found regarding the construction of the Chand Baori or the adjoining Harshat Mata Temple. Based on similarities in style and carvings with the terraced temples of Paranagar and Mandore, the Baori can be dated to the 8th-9th century. It was likely constructed before the temple. According to Morna Livingston in Steps to Water: The Ancient Stepwells of India, Chand Baori is one of the few stepwells that has "two classical periods of water building in a single setting".
The oldest parts of the step-well date from the 8th century onwards. An upper palace building was added to the site, which can be seen from the tabulated arches used by the Chauhan rulers. Adjoining the baori is the architecturally splendid and sculpturally beautiful Harshat Mata Temple, which was built between the 7th-8th century, but was destroyed and damaged by Mahmud of Ghazni. Many of its pillars, columns, and statues now lie scattered. The Mughals also destroyed the Baori interior sculptures. Today, there are remains of old sculptures and carvings, which were suggested to be in the temple or in the various rooms. The nearby temple of Harshat Mata, goddess of joy, was a pilgrimage site and formed a complex together alongside the well.
Many of these stepwells, including Chand Baori, served multiple purposes alongside drawing water and playing a significant role in religious or ceremonial activities. Pilgrims are said to have found comfort in quenching their thirst and finding a resting spot at the steps of Chand Baori after their long travels. This unique form of underground well-architecture remains constant from the 7th century in the existing monument. Excavated stones of the temple are now kept by the Archaeological Survey of India in the arcades of the well. Chand Baori is a significant architectural site in western India.
Chand Baori (stepwell), Village Abhaneri, Tehsil, Rajasthan, India -- one of the oldest stepwells in Rajasthan.
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India Day 6 - Jaipur to Agra
Today is a transfer day, with astop at the spectacular Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri. One of the finest (and largest examples of a stepwell to be found anywhere!). It was built in 7th century and is 13 levels deep!
Chand Baori, located in Abhaneri village, Rajasthan, is one of India’s deepest and largest stepwells, built around the 9th century by King Chanda of the Nikumbha Dynasty. Constructed to combat the region’s severe water scarcity, the stepwell features 3,500 narrow steps descending 13 stories to a depth of about 100 feet. Its geometric precision and intricate carvings exemplify ancient Indian architecture and engineering. Chand Baori also served as a community gathering place, providing a cool respite from the desert heat. Over the centuries, it has stood as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of its builders, attracting visitors and historians fascinated by its historical and architectural significance.