Question 1

What was the original purpose of the Chand baori?

Accepted Answer

The original purpose of building the Abhaneri Step Well was to store water. Since the region experiences dry monsoon, water scarcity has always been a major issue. To counter this, Raja Chanda built the stepwell.

Question 2

Why was Chand Baori built?

Accepted Answer

Chand Baori was majorly built to store water. Also, the primal reason for building the stepwell was to cater as an adjunct to the neighboring Harshat Mata temple. Another reason to build the stepwell was to create a venue for entertainment and performing arts.

Question 3

How do I get to Chand baori?

Accepted Answer

Chand Baori is accessible only by road. The nearest city to the Abhaneri village is Jaipur. One can take the Jaipur-Agra highway to reach the Abhaneri village.

Question 4

Why is it called Stepwell?

Accepted Answer

Four sides are surrounding the ground and the ground mainly accumulates water. Out of the four sides, three sides have vertical steps installed which helps in the flow of water to the bottom. Due to this, water gets stored in the ground creating a kind of ‘storage space’.

Question 5

Why were stepwells built in olden days?

Accepted Answer

The most important reason to build a stepwell was to store water. With years passing by, step-wells became a popular spot for public gatherings and in conducting religious events.