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Amritvarshini Vav, Ahmedabad

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Amritavarshini Vav, also known as Panchkuva Stepwell or Katkhuni Vav, is a stepwell near the Panchkuva Darwaja in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.HistoryPanchkuva, literally five wells, area derived its name the five wells in the area. Amritavarshini vav was completed in 1723 as per Devanagari and Persian inscription ( Vikram Samvat 1779/A.H. 1135 ) in the stepwell. It was built by Raghunathdas, diwan to Haidar Quli Khan, who was the governor of Gujarat during his stay in the city in 1721–1722 for charitable purpose.ArchitectureSparsely ornamented, Amriavarshini Vav is notable for its L-shaped plan and has simple design. It has three storeys and is more than 50 feet deep. The bracing arches have different shapes at the two storeys and in the kuta (pavilion tower) before the well shaft. It was declared a protected monument in 1969 and was conserved in 1999. It was recharged later by digging in 2004.
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  • Amritavarshini Vav, also known as Panchkuva Stepwell or Katkhuni Vav, is a stepwell near the Panchkuva Darwaja in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Amriavarshini Vav is notable for its L-shaped plan and has....  more
    Amritavarshini Vav, also known as Panchkuva Stepwell or Katkhuni Vav, is a stepwell near the Panchkuva Darwaja in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Amriavarshini Vav is notable for its L-shaped plan and has....  more »
  • Now named as Amritvarshini vav was made a public face in the year 2004 and hence has found little attraction still being in heart of Ahmedabad. On Gandhi road ahead as Reid road,this place is very... 
    Now named as Amritvarshini vav was made a public face in the year 2004 and hence has found little attraction still being in heart of Ahmedabad. On Gandhi road ahead as Reid road,this place is very...  more »
  • The state of Gujarat has many 'vavs' - stepwells. While some like the one at Patan or the one at Adalaj are celebrated, there are dozens which are hidden away. Among them is the Amritvarshini vav... 
    The state of Gujarat has many 'vavs' - stepwells. While some like the one at Patan or the one at Adalaj are celebrated, there are dozens which are hidden away. Among them is the Amritvarshini vav...  more »
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  • Humble request to not litter around. and the main key here is key, you can ask for the key at the temple/house (3rd picture) right beside the vav(stepwell)
  • This stepwell is best for historical place to visit in Ahmedabad, I think it's located in heart of Ahmedabad but it's closed, This stepwell visit time 9:am to 5:pm I visit at 4 pm and it's a close. 1 man who seat at this well gate he say it's government property and it's a Closed by government... I never understand that,, any 1 can explain ...
  • Amritavarshini Vav, also known as Panchkuva Stepwell , is a stepwell near the Panchkuva Darwaja in Ahmedabad.
  • It is located at walking distance from Kalupur railway station. L-shaped Vav. Marvellous heritage structure. I joined the team of Adi Foundation to clean the Vav. These are the pictures after the cleaning was done. Request everyone to keep it clean when visit this place.
  • This vav is peculiar for its L shaped construction hence called as in gujarati as katkhuni vav or L shape. Once you reach this location , as shown in Google, don't get disheartened if entry gate is locked. Adjacent to vav is a temple whose priest will give you the keys with a request to return without forgetting. Just as you enter, read the description of vav and soak in the historic heritage monument built for reaching the well at an angle. You appreciate as you move along and around the Vav. Well maintained and worth visiting. Enjoy.

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