Why is a Baori called stepwell?
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Stepwells (also known as vavs or baori) are wells, cisterns or ponds with a long corridor of steps that descend to the water level. Stepwells played a significant role in defining subterranean architecture in western India from the 7th to the 19th century.
A Baori is called stepwell because they have steps that lead down to water. The steps make it easier to access the water and avoid overcrowding. Stepwells are also known as vavs, bawdi, and bavadi.
Stepwells were built in ancient India to provide water to travelers and played a significant role in subterranean architecture from the 7th to 19th century.
They were also used for leisure and worship. Some stepwells have large stairs to accommodate many people, and some may have been used as gathering places for communities. For example, Chand Baori has a rectangular courtyard structure that may have been used for performing arts.