Adalaj

Adalaj Adalaj
city
Population  (2001)
• Total	9,774

Adalaj (Template:Lang-gu) is a census town in Gandhinagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Geography

Adalaj is located at 23.17°N 72.58°E / 23.17; 72.58. It has an average elevation of 68 metres (223 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Adalaj had a population of 9774. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Adalaj has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Trimandir Adalaj

Trimandir Adalaj is located in the outskirts of Ahmedabad.It is two-storied monument built to memorialise the Pranpratistha of Gnani Purush Dada Bhagwan

Adalaj stepwell

Adalaj step-well

The Adalaj Stepwell is a popular tourist attraction of the city and is situated 18 km. Nearing of Ghandhinagar. The well was built in 1499 A.D. by Queen Rudabai. The step well or Vav, as it is called in Gujarati, is intricately carved and is several stories in depth. The designs on its walls and pillars include, leaves, flowers, birds, fish and other breathtaking ornamental designs. In the past, these step wells were frequented by travellers and caravans as stopovers along trade routes.

This vav has five stories and three gates to entre it. Upon entry, we get one mandap with eight-side dome that is broken now. On both sides of steps are balconies with beautiful carvings. Rows of carved elephants mark the levels and provide the fantasy of rest.

Adalaj Step Well -as seen from the front

References

http://www.orientalarchitecture.com/ahmedabad/adalajindex.htm

http://india.mapsofindia.com/culture/monuments/adlaj-vav.html