The stepwell was built by Queen Rudadevi in memory of King Rana Veer Singh. Adalaj Stepwell is an architectural wonder. Every carving and infrastructure holds deep cultural, and historical, significance.
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The stepwell was built by Queen Rudadevi in memory of King Rana Veer Singh. Adalaj Stepwell is an architectural wonder. Every carving and infrastructure holds deep cultural, and historical, significance.
local villagers and travelers from the heat. During this period, a Muslim ruler Mohammed Begda of Junagadh attacked King Rana Veer Singh and took over the kingdom. Queen Rudadevi wished to perform Sati and, at the same time wanted to complete the stepwell construction in memory of King Rana Veer Singh. At this moment, Mohammed Begda proposed marriage to the widowed queen.
Seizing the opportunity, Rudadevi agreed to his proposal only on a single condition. Mohammed Begda has to complete the construction of Adalaj Stepwell. Bedga agreed as he was stunned by the beauty of Rudadevi and completed Adalaj Stepwell in record time.
Rudadevi wanted to visit Adalaj Stepwell one last time before her marriage. She walked down the steps of Adalaj Stepwell and even before anybody could notice, Rudadevi jumped into the water of Adalaj Stepwell and sacrificed her life.
The stepwell thus got the name of Rudadevi as Rudabai Vav or Adalaj ni Vav.
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The carvings at various levels symbolize Hindu and Jain gods. The upper floors are carved with elephants in different designs. The walls are carved with women performing daily chores like adorning themselves, churning buttermilk, and scenes of dance performances.
Also, there is a depiction of a pot, considering it as water of life called” Ami Khumbor”. And the navagraha representing 9 planets is depicted. It was believed that these depictions attracted people during important rituals and ceremonies.
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Adalaj Stepwell timings – 6 am to 6 pm (open all days of the week) The best time to visit Adalaj Stepwell – October to March
How to reach Adalaj Stepwell?
Adalaj Stepwell is easily accessible by road.
Airways: Sardar Vallabhai Patel is the main airport to access Ahmedabad
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