Ahmedabad | 26.07.2020 | 05:00 pm ~ 06:30 pm

Adalaj Vav - A Blend of Indian and Islamic Architecture

About the walk

Due to the arid conditions, western India is home to some stunning stepwells, especially the sates of Gujarat and Rajasthan, which were built with the intention to store rainwater for a longer period of time. Of all these stepwells, the one at Adalaj is of unique importance. The stepwell’s intricate carvings are not the only things spectacular about it, the tale behind its creation is equally spectacular!

Built in 1499, the vav incorporates design elements from Hindu as well as Islamic architecture and is the only vav with three different entrances that leads to the main well. Let us find out more about this amazing specimen of architecture, and its history.

This is an online-guided tour.

 

Meeting Time
04:55 pm
Event Date
Event Time
05:00 pm ~ 06:30 pm

In Partnership With

The One With A Plan
Interglobe Foundation

About the walk

Due to the arid conditions, western India is home to some stunning stepwells, especially the sates of Gujarat and Rajasthan, which were built with the intention to store rainwater for a longer period of time. Of all these stepwells, the one at Adalaj is of unique importance. The stepwell’s intricate carvings are not the only things spectacular about it, the tale behind its creation is equally spectacular!

Built in 1499, the vav incorporates design elements from Hindu as well as Islamic architecture and is the only vav with three different entrances that leads to the main well. Let us find out more about this amazing specimen of architecture, and its history.

This is an online-guided tour.

 

Led By

Nayan Jaiswal
Having been born and brought up in Ahmedabad, I have always stayed curious about the city. There has been a natural curiosity to discover as much about the city as possible and become part of the rich heritage the city has dwelled since ages. I left Ahmedabad for a short span, during which I lived in 3 other countries and 5 different cities, however the love for the city brought me back and led me to explore city with closer eye, gathering more information about the city and sharing with all…

Meeting Time

04:55 PM

Meeting point

Zoom - Online

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