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It is located opposite [[Harsidhhi|Harshat Mata]] Temple and was constructed in 800 AD.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.co.nz/books?id=KoVCliqcmIIC&pg=PA41 |title=Steps to |
It is located opposite [[Harsidhhi|Harshat Mata]] Temple and was constructed in 800 AD.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.co.nz/books?id=KoVCliqcmIIC&pg=PA41 |title=Steps to Water: The Ancient Stepwells of India; Morna Livingston, Milos Beach; Princeton Architectural Press, 2002); ISBN-10: 1568983247 - Google Books |publisher=Books.google.co.nz |date= |accessdate=2012-01-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=By panther pink? No real name given + Add Contact |url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/43795669@N00/282253364/ |title=Chand Baori, Abhaneri, Rajasthan | Flickr - Photo Sharing! |publisher=Flickr |date= |accessdate=2012-01-07}}</ref> It has served as a location for films such as ''[[The Fall (2006 film)|The Fall]]''<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460791/locations</ref> and ''[[The Dark Knight Rises]]''.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1345836/locations</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:13, 14 September 2013
Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri near Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Overview
It is located opposite Harshat Mata Temple and was constructed in 800 AD.[1][2] It has served as a location for films such as The Fall[3] and The Dark Knight Rises.[4]
History
Chand Baori was built by King Chanda of the Nikumbha Dynasty between 800 and 900 AD [5] and was dedicated to Hashat Mata, Goddess of Joy and Happiness upon completion.[6]
The state of Rajasthan is extremely arid, and the intent and final structure of Chand Baori was intended to conserve as much water as possible. At the bottom of the well, the air remains 5-6 degrees cooler than at the surface, and Chand Baori was used as a community gathering place for locals during periods of intense heat.[7]
References
- ^ Steps to Water: The Ancient Stepwells of India; Morna Livingston, Milos Beach; Princeton Architectural Press, 2002); ISBN-10: 1568983247 - Google Books. Books.google.co.nz. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
- ^ By panther pink? No real name given + Add Contact. "Chand Baori, Abhaneri, Rajasthan | Flickr - Photo Sharing!". Flickr. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460791/locations
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1345836/locations
- ^ http://www.amusingplanet.com/2012/10/chand-baori-step-well-in-rajasthan-india.html
- ^ http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ancient-stepwells-india
- ^ http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ancient-stepwells-india
27°00′26″N 76°36′24″E / 27.0072°N 76.6068°E
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