Ugrasen ki baoli, October 2011
In contrast to the rising buildings that dot the skyline of the busy Barakhamba road, Ugrasen ki baoli promises a welcome respite from the aggressive, fast paced traffic that surrounds it.
Believed to be constructed under the orders of Raja Agrasen, and then rebuilt later by various successive rulers, the baoli transports you to a completely different era. Used in its time as a water reservoir and a welcome relief from the unforgiving Delhi heat, one cannot help but marvel at the architectural beauty of such a step well.
It is a pity to see that today, our callous ways have ensured the depletion of ground water resources which were once treasured and so carefully harnessed by our predecessors. What is frustrating to see is that despite obvious clues from the past, we are continuing to selfishly abuse the city.
Has Delhi lost its glory days?
well check the ruins and step well near Jamali Qamali they’re so beautiful yet in really awful condition…
Posted by Valay | October 12, 2011, 17:14Definitely. I’ve heard about that too, will make a visit there next!
Posted by aditibahri | October 12, 2011, 17:23It is Chirag tale andheera. My office is so near the Ugrasen ki baoli but have not visited it. Will make amends! Thank you for this update.
Posted by Pradeep Bahri | October 13, 2011, 09:21