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Baramotichi Vihir, Limb, Satara, Maharashtra (IN000002), Limb, Satara, Maharashtra (GPS: 17.772887, 74.007514)..
Baramotichi Vihir is said to be made in mid of 1600 century which makes it almost 400 years old ..
It's an octagonal well with few floors which seems to be used as a resting place..
Many local kids said that they enjoy jumping and swimming here during summers...
It is said to have many hidden rooms below, which were used to hide during war and possibility few may still have hidden treasure of yesteryear..
This place is maintained really well..
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Lokpal Sagar Stepwell (IN001500) , Panna, Madhya Pradesh (GPS : 24.725521, 80.201861)..
Panna has something to offer to all. Panna city is famous for its active Diamond Mines, National Park Tiger Reserve temples, old fort & buildings etc. ..
I got to know about this baoli through a local connect in Khajurao who gave me approx location. Thanks to a local Taxi driver I could ask, navigate and then walk through the farms to locate this magnificent baoli (locally known as Behar). ..
A big baoli in the middle of the farms was full of water (even though rains were not good that year). Steps to reach a level below shows the possibility of two floors. It also seems to have two more entry points which were filled with water so couldn’t see the steps (or slopes which usually were made for cattle, horse etc to go down and have access to water)..
Only one farmer was there but he didn't understand what I was looking for. He also was not having anu idea on how many floors this baoli has. Visiting again during summer month may reveal the true structure of this place. ..
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Kherapati Peer Baba ki Baoli (IN000553), Maheshwar, MadhyaPradesh (GPS : 22.172556, 75.584750)..
I went via the lovely little town of Maheshwar on my way from Indore to Omkareshwar. It is well-known for the handwoven Maheshwari sarees, Ahilyabai Holkar Fort, Narmada River and stunning ghats (see the Padman movie). ..
I asked my taxi driver whether there were any stepwells in our route though I had no intention of entering the town. He told me he knew one for sure and might know another, which surprised me. When I asked if possible I would like to visit, he gladly agreed.
It took me about a kilometer to walk through narrow lanes to get to this stepwell. People's faces were full of curiosity seeing a tall, overweight woman with a camera asking for a stepwell. I am accustomed to these inquisitive stares whenever I go stepwell searching...
A local masjid is in charge of a modest deep baoli and handles the renovations. I was thrilled to see a tidy and lovely baoli...
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