Pushkarani

Pushkarani is a Kannada term for Stepwell, also mentioned as Baori or Baoli in northern and western India. It’s believed that Krishna Dev Rai, the most famous King of Vijayanagara Empire, built a drainage system, to make sure that there was never a shortage of water in Hampi. A connection of stepwells or pushkarani's were made all over Hampi, which can provide water even if there was a decade-long drought. Hampi Pushkarani, is one of the most well-maintained stepwells and was only used for temple ceremonies, and it's worth visiting, especially for a Stepwell Traveller like me. You can find more on Ancient Indian Stepwells at my travel blog.