Baramotichi Vihir, Water Heritage Site in Limb village, Maharashtra, India
Baramotichi Vihir is an octagonal stepwell in Limb village with a central palace and four staircases leading upward. The structure features twelve channels for water circulation and reaches significant depth underground.
Virubai Bhosale, secondary wife of Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj, commissioned the construction between 1719 and 1724. This project reflected the building traditions and water management needs of that era.
The four tiger sculptures at the top represent power through their placement in the well. A stone chair marks where people gathered and met together.
The stepwell sits about 16 kilometers from Satara and requires walking through narrow village lanes to reach the entrance. Access to the lower sections involves steep stairs and requires careful footing.
The stepwell contains two hidden passages called Chor Darwaza that lead to underground sections. These secret routes reveal the security thinking of the original builders.
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