Nestled in a dip in the hills near Ramtek Temple, Nagpur, is the cool waterbody of Kapoor Baoli.
A baoli, by definition, is a step-well found mostly in the arid regions of
western India. These are ponds or wells where the water level is reached
by climbing down steps. They served not only as water sources but must have been a cool sanctuary in the middle of a long, hot journey.
(Also called bawdi, vaav, bawadi, baudi, barav, around India.)
This one, Kapoor Baoli, is small but nestled in the shade it must have provided cool relief in the scorching summer heat since centuries.
It makes so much sense to have these water bodies away from the direct heat of the sun.
The temple attached to it......
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Harvesting water chestnuts in another pond nearby.
Enjoy!!!!!
(Also called bawdi, vaav, bawadi, baudi, barav, around India.)
This one, Kapoor Baoli, is small but nestled in the shade it must have provided cool relief in the scorching summer heat since centuries.
It makes so much sense to have these water bodies away from the direct heat of the sun.
What a lush, gorgeous place!
ReplyDeleteHi Nupur,
ReplyDeleteGood to see you here!
It was a gorgeous, green spot.
Hello, it looks like amazing place, I would like to visit the place. Can you plz share map of the place, or directions to reach there
ReplyDeleteHello, it looks like amazing place, I would like to visit the place. Can you plz share map of the place, or directions to reach there
ReplyDeleteSorry, I don't think I'll be able to give directions as I went there with someone. If you ask at Ramtek temple I am sure someone will be able to guide you.
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