panna meena ka kund history

Panna Meena Ka Kund, Overview

Established in the 16th century, the place is also known locally by several other names, some of which are derivations of the original name in the local language. A stepwell or stepwell is a concept that originated entirely from the Indian subcontinent and was the most popular source of water in olden times. These are mostly man-made pools of water that can be reached by descending a series of stairs. Panna Meena Ka Kund in Jaipur is one of the many famous step-wells still standing in the western part of India, where most of them were constructed. The original purpose of this stepwell was to supply water to the local people for drinking and other daily needs, especially during dry summers and crop irrigation.

Timings : 24 hours

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