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The Adlaj vav (well) is literally an upside down architecture of a step-well.
Built entirely of sandstone, this stupendous structure with its elaborate and heavily ornamented temple-like finish and surrounding structures is a synthesis of various elements-earth, rock and water. The step-well served both ritualistic as well as utilitarian needs. People from the nearby villages used to take water from the well and considered it holy. In the semi arid climate of Gujarat, the cool water from the vav provided a welcome break, particularly in the harsh summer months. Water from the vav was also used for irrigation.
Openings in the ceilings above the landing enable light and air to enter the well. However, direct sunlight never reaches the flight of steps or landings except for a brief period at noon as the inner ceilings are arranged to receive the sunlight through these openings.
Innumerable strong and exquisitely carved pillars support each story of the vav and each available stone surface is profusely covered with carvings. Each landing has wide space suggesting that people, especially travelers, rested there while on journey. The main attraction of this step-well is the pool of water at the lowest level.
Among the other carvings on the panels are a king sitting on a stool with two bearers, a scene depicting women churning buttermilk, musicians accompanying dancing women apart from abstract representations of various Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
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Umar Gul of Pakistan celebrates the wicket of Ajinkya Rahane of India during the 2nd Airtel T20I Match between India and Pakistan held at the Sadar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India on the 29th December 2012..Photo by Pal Pillai/BCCI/SPORTZPICS ..Use of this image is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined by the BCCI. These terms can be found by following this link:..http://www.sportzpics.co.za/image/I0000SoRagM2cIEc
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Mayor Shri Gautam Shah unveiled the plaque for "Aanandashram" Mahtma Nathuram Sharma Ji Road from Rajnagar Circle to road behind NID Paldi ward West Zone during Naming Ceremony.
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Mayor Shri Gautam Shah unveiled the plaque for "Aanandashram" Mahtma Nathuram Sharma Ji Road from Rajnagar Circle to road behind NID Paldi ward West Zone during Naming Ceremony.
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