Located near the Shree Navgrah Mandir, this Vav (step-well) and its stone seating area stand as a beautiful tribute to Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Built by Shri Govindrao Vishnu Dev Vakil, the structure is a rare piece of history that shows the deep respect people had for the King. The entrance is full of meaning. It features the “SRG” monograms…
Vav
Baroda, now Vadodara, is home to an impressive collection of stepwells, known locally as ‘vavs’. Once numbering over 100, these ancient water reservoirs served both practical and cultural purposes. Today, only a few of these vavs are accessible, and even fewer are well-maintained. Here’s a look at some of the notable stepwells still standing in and around the city. Navlakhi…