Hadi Rani Ki Baori, Stepwell in Todaraisingh town, Tonk district, India.
Hadi Rani Ki Baori is a rectangular stepwell in Todaraisingh town featuring impressive double-storied corridors and arched doorways cut into the stone. The walls display carved representations of Hindu deities such as Brahma, Ganesha, and Mahishasuramardini, highlighting the spiritual significance of this water storage structure.
The stepwell was built in the 12th century as a sophisticated solution for water conservation and storage in the region. It represents the engineering knowledge of that era, showing how communities designed systems to manage water resources in a landscape where it was precious.
The stepwell is named after Hadi Rani, a figure from local stories associated with sacrifice and courage during regional conflicts. Visitors can observe how this historical site remains connected to the community's memory and draws people interested in such narratives.
The site is located about 30 kilometers from Tonk city and roughly 2 to 3 hours from Jaipur by road. A municipal park has been developed around the stepwell, providing shaded areas and space to walk and observe the structure comfortably.
The site gained wider attention when it appeared as a filming location in the 2005 film Paheli. This connection to cinema brought the monument to the notice of audiences beyond the region and continues to attract visitors interested in film locations.
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