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Abhaneri is a historical site which is situated little away from Jaipur city of Rajasthan. Abhaneri is famous for the deepest step well in the world

1. Abhaneri Dr. Suman Dhanaka

2. Chand Baori

3. Abhaneri is famous for the deepest step well in world The village of Abhaneri is believed to have been established by Samrat Mihir Bhoj who was a Gurjar Pratihar king. The village was originally named Abha Nagri, which means the “city of brightness” Time : 9th Century or 10th Century based on the ruins of the temple and its architectural and sculptural styles Originally ruled by the Chahamanas of Shakambhari, the area was later conquered by Muslim invasions under Mahmud of Ghazni and later ruled by the Mughals . Abhaneri, located at a distance of 95 km from Jaipur on Jaipur-Agra Road, is a village in the Dausa district of Rajasthan.

4. This small hamlet attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world. Abhaneri is famous for baoris which were used for harvesting rainwater for summers. Of all the stepwells present here, Chand Baori is the most famous and is widely known for its beautiful stone architecture. It is one of India's largest and deepest stepwells. The village of Abhaneri is also known for various Rajasthani folk dances which include Ghoomar, Kalbeliya and Bhavai. Ghoomar is a dance of the Bhil tribe while Kalbelia is a dance performed by the women of Kalbelia tribe, who make their living by catching snakes and selling their venom. On the other hand, Bhavai is a dance performed as a ritual before Amba Mata or Mother Earth. The best time to visit Abhaneri is between October and March as the weather remains relatively pleasant and comfortable during this period.

5. H arshat Mata Temple is a popular tourist attraction that boasts of the amazing architectural splendour of medieval India. The temple is dedicated to Harshat Mata who is considered to be the goddess of joy and happiness. It is 8 Kms away from village

6. Chand Baori The Chand Baori is a stepwell ,located opposite to a temple known as Harshat Mata temple. It is believed that the Chand Baori step well has some religious connection and that’s the reason to build it in front of the temple. The step well is a square construction measuring 35 mtr on each side. 3 out of the four side have steps that lead down to the bottom of the well. These steps were used to draw water from the well.has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry, which descend 20m to the bottom of the well. Centuries ago, the stepwells were built in the arid zones of Rajasthan to provide water all year through.

7. It is one of the largest stepwells in the world and also one of the most beautiful ones. Located in the eastern part of the province of Rajasthan, it was built by King Chanda somewhere in the 9th century. The Chand Baori is not an easy landmark to find, thus it is one of the hidden secrets of India! Stepwells, also called bawdi or baori, are unique to this nation. The wells have steps built into the sides that lead down to the water. Today, the construction is not used as a well anymore but its exquisite geometry attracts local and international visitors alike .