Rani ki Vav

Introduction to Rani ki Vav, Patan Among the various Forts and Monuments in Gujarat, Rani ki Vav in Patan holds an important place. Owing to its architectural grandeur and sublime art remnant of ancient India, this lovely tourist attraction draws many travelers from across the world. It is located 2 kms to the north-west of Patan.

One of the most splendid step well in Gujarat, Rani ki Vav in Patan is said to have been built by Udaymatiwho wad, the wife of Bhimdeva-I (1022-63 AD) who belonged to the Solanki dynasty. It was excavated under the dominion of Siddharaja Jayasimha in about 11-12th century.

Description of Rani ki Vav, Patan Rani ki Vav in Patan has the measure of about 64 mts in length, 20 mts in width & 27mts in depth. This structure is laid out in the east-west direction with its entrance facing the east and the well proper built in the western direction. It is made up of bricks that are beautifully cut and shaped. The architectural magnificence and elegance of Rani ki Vav in Patan is a rare visual delight. The interiors of the walls of this well as well as the walls bordering the staircase are decorated with marvelously proportioned statues. These consist of statues of Vishnu (dasha avataras) as Varaha and Kalki, Ganesha, Surya, Bhairava, Kubera, Lakshmi-Narayan, Vishvarupa-Vishnu and Astadikpalas. Some other forms of embellishments could also be seen. All these stand testimony to the skillfulness of the Solanki sculptors, in illustrating vigor, rhythm, beauty and diverse moods in stone.

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