Rani ki Vav or Ranki vav (Queen’s stepwell) of Rani Udaymati ki kahani - PATAN, GUJARAT

#patan #ranikivav #rankivav #queen #queenstepwell #raniUdayamati #bhimdev1 #Solankidynasty #archaeologicalsites #heritageplace Rani ki Vav or Ranki vav (lit. Queen’s step well) is a stepwell situated in the town of Patan in Gujarat state of India It is located on the banks of Saraswati river. Its construction is attributed to Udayamati, daughter of Khengara of Saurashtra, Rani (Queen) Udayamati commissioned this vav or stepwell, in 1063 in the memory of her husband King Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty. Silted over, it was rediscovered in 1940s and restored in 1980s by the Archaeological Survey of India. It has been listed as one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites since 2014. the stepwell is divided into seven levels of stairs with sculptural panels; more than 500 principle sculptures and over a thousand minor ones combine religious, mythological and secular imagery. Rani ki vav was constructed during the rule of the Chalukya dynasty. The steps begin at ground level, leading you down through the cool air through several pillared pavilions to reach the deep well below. There are more than 800 elaborate sculptures among seven galleries. The central theme is the #Dasavataras, or ten incarnations of Vishnu, including Buddha. The avatars are accompanied by sadhus, brahmins, and apsaras (celestial dancers), painting their lips and adorning themselves. At water level you come to a carving of Sheshashayi-Vishnu, in which Vishnu reclines on the thousand-hooded serpent Shesha, where it is said he rests in the infinity between ages. Open from 8am to 6pm. Entry fee for Indians Rs. 5/-, Foreigners 2 USD By road: Intercity buses from Ahmedabad to Patan take 3.5 hours, and 1 hour from Mehsana. Shared jeeps are slightly quicker, but less comfortable. By rail: The train can take you as far as Mehsana (1.5 hours). From there you will need to catch a bus to Patan. By air: Nearest airport is Ahmedabad. Subscribe this channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/DilipRajpoota Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/diliprajpoota Follow on Twitter : https://twitter.com/dilraj05 Follow on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/diliprajpootaa Linkedin profile : https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandana-sarvaiya-63784b184