Because of its distinctive design, officials recognized the building as an old stepwell. Stepwells are a unique type of water well “primarily” found in northern India, according to Lonely Planet.

Despite its size and accessibility, it remains hidden among the modern tall buildings and the old bungalows of Lutyens’ Delhi ...

They are photographed, admired, and preserved. But not this one. Believed to be approximately 500 years old, the stepwell was commissioned by a local king at the behest of saint Chetan Das.

“Today is the day when the digging of the stepwell will begin.” “Yes, it is a matter of great pride to be able to participate in a task which will benefit us all in saving water, allow the ...

Watershed's Clare Reddington is coming to the end of her term as a British Council trustee. While presenting at a conference ...

Toorji ka Jhalra becomes backdrop for a beautiful textile show; plans on to turn other structures into festival venues On a typical afternoon at Jodhpur’s Toorji ka Jhalra, an ancient stepwell ...