Maharashtra Stepwells - Exhibition of Photographs

First Photography Exhibition of Maharashtra Stepwells is going on in the mid of September at Bandra Reclamation,  Mumbai . For centuries- stepwells which incorporated a cylinder well that extended down to the water table-provided water for drinking, washing, bathing and the irrigation of crops. They also served as cool sanctuaries for caravans pilgrims and other travelers during the heat of day or overnight. stepwells in Maharashtra can be found every few kilometres on major yatra roads like Pune to Tuljapur Nashik to Tryambakeshwar and others Many were constructed during the time of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to allow the armies to rest and water men and animals Given the nature of their use these stepwells are mostly devoid of intricate and delicate carvings. If all stepwells are revived it will be a huge source of water conservation and we can look forward to a drought free Maharashtra. So this photography Exhibition of Maharashtra stepwells has vital role to create awareness among the people.