The stepped tank of 15th century within the Royal Enclosure of Hampi is one of the very ornate and proportionate in terms of design. This square tank built using black chlorite schist measures about 22 meters in square. It is 7 meters deep.
It has five distinct tiers, each fitted with symmetric steps set in a pleasing pattern. It has five distinct tiers, each fitted with steps set in a pleasing pattern.
The mason marks on each step showing the exact position and direction in which it had to be placed, tells us that the layout of the tank was well designed. The stones were given the desired shape in some other place and later assembled here. Practically every stone is earmarked for this purpose and some bears even 'sketches' by its architects. This tank was fed by aqueducts which brought the water from the river to the tanks. The remains of aqueducts used for supplying water have been found in a number of locations near Hampi.
The purpose of this tank mostly could have been for religious ceremonies by the royals.
It has five distinct tiers, each fitted with symmetric steps set in a pleasing pattern. It has five distinct tiers, each fitted with steps set in a pleasing pattern.
The mason marks on each step showing the exact position and direction in which it had to be placed, tells us that the layout of the tank was well designed. The stones were given the desired shape in some other place and later assembled here. Practically every stone is earmarked for this purpose and some bears even 'sketches' by its architects. This tank was fed by aqueducts which brought the water from the river to the tanks. The remains of aqueducts used for supplying water have been found in a number of locations near Hampi. The purpose of this tank mostly could have been for religious ceremonies by the royals.
Very interesting work of art!
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ReplyDeleteVery interesting, the design and purpose remind me of Roman baths.;) Always an experience to "travel" with you.;)
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Zuzana
this is indeed one of the most interesting places indeed hampi ... nice pics as always
ReplyDeleteI love learning about your part of the world. Interesting post and photographs.
ReplyDeleteFascinating post, Rajesh! Love your photos, as always! Love learning about your country!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Sylvia
How fascinating to see these views of your world ... a place I've not had the pleasure to visit. Thank you for sharing.
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Very interesting post and photos of a fascinating and a unique place.
ReplyDeleteYou show us so many interesting spots in your country.
ReplyDeleteas always, you bring such interesting sites and history to my world. i enjoy your blog and posts.
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erin
The tank is an amazing structure and engineering feat.
ReplyDeleteIndeed a most interesting and remarkable structure.
ReplyDeleteLovely post Rajesh...
ReplyDeleteHanuman
That is really, really neat. So much respect for beauty went into the design. Wonderful stuff.
ReplyDeleteRajesh: That is an amazingly designed pool.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Rajesh.
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very interesting rajesh !
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~laura
What a fascinating structure! Amazing that it is so old and so well preserved.
ReplyDeleteInteresting and great captures..
ReplyDeleteDon't know what black chlorite schist is, but I'll take your word for it. Fascinating tank and great photos.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very nice structure, Rajesh
ReplyDeleteI believe, that one life is not enough to see all India`s fascinating places.
ReplyDeleteAlso this post of today gets an imagination to move, thank you!
Amazing what people could do with the means they had at this time !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and lovely shots !!/great post.
ReplyDeleteAnother fainating place!
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It's fascinating!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing and great photos, thanks for sharing the information.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and informative post. I am happy to be your guest and visit your wonderful country through your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
My friend just came back from India. What an amazing country!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fascinating place and it is so nice to learn from so many people around the world. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat I find amazing about all this is that the people who put it together did so without modern technology! How intricate and complicated it is!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures in a super post!
Thanks for sharing another impressive structure with us. The amount of work and planning that went into building this is mind-boggling.
ReplyDeleteFascinating. Thnaks for the history to go along with a very remarkable picture. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFascinating structure and photos.
ReplyDeleteAmazing structure, thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the wonders of the world that you live in.
ReplyDeleteIndeed an ornate stepped well.... the royals surely believed that whatever is worth doing is worth doing well
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. This is an impressive piece of history and you captured it so well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a curious place.
ReplyDeleteMuito bacana mesmo, és um grande fotografo...Muito bom mesmo!
ReplyDeleteNice post, thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteI know that I've said it a lot but I'll say it a again amazing.
ReplyDeleteI am glad this structure is still dazzling. Happy New Year 2010
ReplyDeletevery interesting engineering. an amazing structure.
ReplyDeleteGreat place. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a b'ful architecture....Surviving natural well as human attacks!
ReplyDeleteVery Happy & Prosperous New Year!
Really nice place!:-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a majestic place! I didn't know about stepped tanks in Hampi!! And what great planning by the architects then!!!
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Amazing scenery Rajesh!!!
ReplyDeleteFascinaing shots. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your world.
ReplyDeleteA fascinating structure, and you captured it so well. Thanks for the tour.
ReplyDeleteWow... that's beautiful! You did a great job capturing the intricacy and precision of the stonework.
ReplyDeleteLove the place!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing architecture, and it raises a lot of questions. Intriguing, indeed.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing piece of work!
ReplyDeleteThis is very intricate and fascinating. Was it used as a type of ceremonial bath?
ReplyDeleteYour sunsets below are beautiful as well! My best, Regina-
Fantastic post
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing the beauty from your country :-)
wow this tank looks like the ancient hindu temple in indonesia :)
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy visiting India via your blog every week, always so much to see and experience.
ReplyDeleteRajesh,thanks for sharing your photo & interesting place to visit.
ReplyDeleteSo keep em coming,thanks again & do have a nice day.
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ReplyDeleteProtege: Thanks, I am not aware of Roman baths. But now I would definitely want to see it.
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