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The Stepwells of Bundi, Rajasthan

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The Stepwells of Bundi, Rajasthan

We've made two trips to Bundi to photograph the ancient stepwells. Being guided to other wells by local people interested in our own interest in their town has been a delight.

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Michael Portillo's Indian Train Journeys & Abhaneri Stepwell

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Michael Portillo's Indian Train Journeys & Abhaneri Stepwell

The first impression of the Chand Baori are the 3500 steps and the Escher-like geometric patterns made by the brilliant sun and deep shadows.

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Stepwell Diary - Abhaneri to Bundi - the Stepwells of Bhandarej

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Stepwell Diary - Abhaneri to Bundi - the Stepwells of Bhandarej

Near the Chand Baori at Abhaneri are two smaller stepwells at the village of Bhandarej. One is overgrown, the other is larger and painted salmon pink.

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Subterranean Architecture, Stepwells of Rajasthan

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Subterranean Architecture, Stepwells of Rajasthan

In March 2018 I went to India in search of more stepwells in Rajathan, amazing subterranean buildings that have fascinated me for many years and are my current photographic project. From Delhi to Bundi via Neemrana.

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Buddhist Ruins in Rajasthan

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Buddhist Ruins in Rajasthan

In March 2018 I resumed my search for the subterranean architectures of western India known as stepwells. This took me near a village called Viratnagar, close to the location of an old Buddhist site called Bhairat.

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