Pandals (fabricated structure, either temporary or permanent, in a religious ceremon) during Durga Pooja in West Bengal
Bengal is known for replicating heritage structures into their pooja pandals and lighting during Durga pooja. The way they replicate minute details make the pandals at par with the original structures. This year got glimpse of "Rani ki vav" as one of the pandal in Kolkata.
Alice Temperley said so correctly, You have to stay true to your heritage, that's what your brand is all about.
I was amazed to hear the details when Mr. Kingshuk Biswas, Tourism Expert on UNWTO Panel & Manager Marketing , Gujarat Tourism, spoke about "Rani ki vav" during the inauguration of pooja pandal in BJ Block, Salt Lake, Kolkata. This is one of the great example of moving heritage to people rather than waiting and expecting people to come and enjoy the heritage sites. I personally feel, this type of initiatives will invoke curiosity among people to visit original heritage sites. At least now I know about this site and definitely would like to share some details and pics with you all as well.
"Rani ki vav" (the Queen’s Stepwell)
This is situated in the town of Patan, Gujarat constructed during the ruling of Solanki Dynasty. It is the part of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites since June 22, 2014.
As per wikipedia, it was built in the memory of Bhimdev I (AD 1022 to 1063), the son of Mularaja, the founder of the Solanki dynasty of Anahilwada Patan about 1050 AD by his widowed queen Udayamati and probably completed by Udayamati and Karandev I after his death. The stepwell was later flooded by the nearby Saraswati River and silted over until the late 1980s. When it was excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India, the carvings were found in pristine condition.
This magnificent east-facing step well measures approximately 64m long, 20m wide & 27m deep. A stepped corridor compartmentalized at regular intervals pillared multistory pavilions is a unique feature. It was one of the largest and the most sumptuous structures of its type. It became silted up and much of it is not visible now, except for some rows of sculptured panels in the circular part of the well. Among its ruins one pillar still stands which is an excellent example of this period of design.Most of the sculptures are in devotion to Vishnu, in the forms of Dus-Avatars
As per Unesco, Rani-ki-Vav impresses not only with its architectural structure and technological achievements in water sourcing and structural stability, but also in particular with its sculptural decoration, of true artistic mastery.
For more details and original pics, please read :http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/922
Enjoy the pics of the pandal which is the replica of "Rani ki vav".
Alice Temperley said so correctly, You have to stay true to your heritage, that's what your brand is all about.
I was amazed to hear the details when Mr. Kingshuk Biswas, Tourism Expert on UNWTO Panel & Manager Marketing , Gujarat Tourism, spoke about "Rani ki vav" during the inauguration of pooja pandal in BJ Block, Salt Lake, Kolkata. This is one of the great example of moving heritage to people rather than waiting and expecting people to come and enjoy the heritage sites. I personally feel, this type of initiatives will invoke curiosity among people to visit original heritage sites. At least now I know about this site and definitely would like to share some details and pics with you all as well.
"Rani ki vav" (the Queen’s Stepwell)
This is situated in the town of Patan, Gujarat constructed during the ruling of Solanki Dynasty. It is the part of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites since June 22, 2014.
As per wikipedia, it was built in the memory of Bhimdev I (AD 1022 to 1063), the son of Mularaja, the founder of the Solanki dynasty of Anahilwada Patan about 1050 AD by his widowed queen Udayamati and probably completed by Udayamati and Karandev I after his death. The stepwell was later flooded by the nearby Saraswati River and silted over until the late 1980s. When it was excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India, the carvings were found in pristine condition.
This magnificent east-facing step well measures approximately 64m long, 20m wide & 27m deep. A stepped corridor compartmentalized at regular intervals pillared multistory pavilions is a unique feature. It was one of the largest and the most sumptuous structures of its type. It became silted up and much of it is not visible now, except for some rows of sculptured panels in the circular part of the well. Among its ruins one pillar still stands which is an excellent example of this period of design.Most of the sculptures are in devotion to Vishnu, in the forms of Dus-Avatars
As per Unesco, Rani-ki-Vav impresses not only with its architectural structure and technological achievements in water sourcing and structural stability, but also in particular with its sculptural decoration, of true artistic mastery.
For more details and original pics, please read :http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/922
Enjoy the pics of the pandal which is the replica of "Rani ki vav".
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