WONDER OF THE INDIAN ARCHITECTURE ‘BAWDI’

Abstract

It's formation is useful as well as it glorifies the importance of architectural ornamentation. It is greatly elaborate in India arid region and also found in the other more arid region of the south Asia, extending into Pakistan. It is originated in India. Keeping in view for the accumulation of water, resources of irrigation and supply of water .It has been developed to counter act the seasonal instability and unavailability of water. Some Bawdis decrease the temperature from 5°c to 6°c from its surface to bottom. This was because the base of the well provided relief from daytime heat, and more of such relief could be obtained if the well was covered. Step wells also served as a place for social gatherings and religious ceremonies.