Abstract
A unique Indian architecture, for preservation of water is the stepwell. In hot and semiarid region, where rainfall is unusual, stepwells are found, mainly in northwestern India.
These are known in different names such as ‘baoli’, ‘bawdi’, ‘vavdi’, ‘vav’, ‘vai’,
‘kalyani’, ‘pushkarni’ etc. There were a number of various types of stepwells situated on
the trade routes to serve thirsty and tiered people. These were also places for ritual
observances and meeting places. Though constructed mainly for utilitarian purpose,
these stepwells often comprise embellishments of architectural significance. Stepwells are
an example of the manmade chasms created for water conservation as well as of an
amazing artistic works.
MAHUA CHAKRABARTI. (2017) Stepwell – The Water Architecture of India , Pakistan Heritage, Volume 9 , Issue 1 .
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