Locally known as Chand baori, this magnificent step baori was bulit by Raja (KING) Chand or Chandra in 8th & 9th century AD, these are early baori in Rajasthan. These baories were built to provide water supply to the town and also give an artistic look to this baoris. these are stunning sites when we see after 1000 years now, Chand Baori is a deep four-sided well with a large temple on the back face of the building.
The basic architectural aspects of a monumental well consist of a long corridor of steps leading to five or six-story below the ground level which can be seen at the site. Chand Baori consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 stories. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest step wells in India. The state of Rajasthan is extremely arid, and the design and final structure of Chand Baori were intended to conserve as much water as possible.
Ancient Indian scriptures made references to the construction of wells, canals, tanks and dams and their efficient operation and maintenance. This site combined many of these operations to allow for easy access to local water. 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. One side of the well has a haveli pavilion and resting room for the royals.
