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Being one of the leading attractions Gujarat Rani Ki Vav attracted many
tourists. This beautiful Stepwell historical architecture and relevance must be
commendable and if you plan to travel Gujarat, then this is of course a place
to visit.
Located in Patan on the banks of the Saraswati River, this beautiful
artwork has some facts that make it more interesting to explore. Nice to know
about somewhere before visiting it; isn't it? Here are some interesting facts
about Rani Ki Vav that you shouldn't miss!
Built by a Queen
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India is filled with monuments dedicated by many kings in their
beautiful queen memories. However, Rani Ki Vav stood up as an extraordinary
case, it was built on the loving memory of Bhimdev I by his widowed Queen
Udayamati around 1050 AD. Rani Ki Vav was translated into 'Queen's Stepwell'.
Architecture of the Stepwell
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Stepwell is designed like a reverse temple, with seven levels of stairs
carved beautifully and spoken by mythological and religious imagination.
Stepwell is around 30 m deep and architecture reflects the rich style used
during the Solanki dynasty.
The tunnel that reaches Sidhpur
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Each monument has a mystery behind it and so does Rani Ki Vav, under the
final step of the well, there is a gate that leads to a 30m tunnel which is
open to Sidhpur, a city close to Patan.
Used to cure disease
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It is believed that, about 5 decades back, Stepwell contains medical
plants and stored water used in curing virus fever and other elements.
Sculptures in the Stepwell
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There are almost 800 statues carved on the walls of Stepwell. The main
theme includes Dasavataras (10 Lord Vishnu Incarnation). And other statues are
wise, Apsara (celestial dancer) and Brahmins.
World Heritage Site
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Rani Ki Vav in Patan is one of the world heritage sites registered by
UNESCO since 2014 and has been managed by an Indian Archaeological Survey
(ASI). A visit to Patan was incomplete without a visit to Rani Ki Vav which
exhibited the workmanship of the craftsmen at the time. Other attractions that
can be visited in Patan include Jain Temple and Talav Sahastraling
(Sahastraling pond).
Hotels in Patan
Patan has a number of experiences from the hotel allocated to a luxury
resort. Some hotels in and around Patan you can rely on include Tulsi Hotels,
Rann Riders Safari Resort, Resort Palace Balaram and Hotel Desert Coursers.
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