Chand Bawdi Rajasthan DausaImage Credit Source: Rajasthandiaies.OFFICIAL
From the forts of the kings and emperors to the deserts of Thar, desi food, dress and culture are many such things, due to which Rajasthan attracts tourists. Foreign tourists also like to come here. People who are interested in art and history. For them, this place is no less than a treasure. Here the old fort is the center of attraction, apart from this, many shocking places will also be seen. Rajasthan is also famous for Ranthambore, tigers can be seen here. This state is quite hot, but Mount Abu Hillstation is a very greenery place. If you have gone to Rajasthan, then you must have explored popular places like Mehrangarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Chittorgarh Fort, but we are going to tell in this article about such a stepwell which looks absolutely forgotten. Many stories are also prevalent in local legends about this stepwell.
The stepwell we are talking about is in Dausa district of Rajasthan and is considered to be the deepest stepwell. Even many stories related to it are prevalent. If you are planning a trip to this state, then know how you can visit this stepwell and why it is special.
Dausa’s moon step
Abhaneri village falls in Dausa of Rajasthan. Where Bawdi located is known as Chand Bawdi or Abhaneri Chand Bawdi. This is one of the oldest constructions in this state. It was built in the 9th century. It was built by King Chanda of Nikumbh dynasty for water conservation, while it was considered to be a community meeting for the people of the royal family, as well as the local people came here. The architecture here surprises everyone.
The stairs remain so much
This Chand Bawdi is also very deep, in which 3500 stairs are made which are narrowed and made in geometric patterns. The lights and shadows on the stairs make this structure very beautiful and surprising. This place from desi tourists to foreign people also attracts a lot. It is said that the pattern of these stairs has become such that when someone goes down, he forgets the way while coming back, so that it is difficult to return from the stairs where he goes.
Moon stepwell stairs
Wrapped and balconies
Three -storey pavilions have been built on one side, which are made of windows i.e. windows, as well as gallery and balconies, which have been carved. This place was built to sit for the people of the royal family. The view of the stepwell from here looks very spectacular.
Jharokha of Chand Bawdi
The procession was lost in the stepwell
There is a story prevalent among the local people about this Chand Bawdi of Abhaneri that once the procession went here which was lost in this stepwell and never returned. People say that this Chand Bawdi is like a deep cave and after this incident people started to know Chand Bawdi as ‘Bawdi of ghosts’. At present, in today’s time, this place attracts people a lot and a large number of tourists come here.
The temple of Harshat Mata is nearby
When you go to visit Chand Bawdi, then you should also visit the temple of Harshat Mata nearby. This temple is also considered to be of the 9th-10th century. This temple is very recognized. Harshat Devi is considered to be a goddess giving happiness in the entire village. Let us now know the popular story of Chand Bawdi.
Harshat Mata Temple
How to reach Chand Bawdi?
It takes one and a half to two hours to reach here from Jaipur as its distance is 88 kilometers. You can take a jeep from Sikandra or go by taxi. Apart from this, Bandikui Junction can land, which is just 20 kilometers from Abhaneri. You can reach here by any local vehicle.