Ujala Baodi

Ujawala Bawdi (Illuminated Step Well).
This is the second stepwell of the Gada Shah's Shop complex. It is an open well and the interiors are lit up by sunlight giving the name Ujawala Bawadi (Illuminated Stepwell). Two flight of zigzag stairs lead to the water of the rectangular well.
Famous location for prewedding shoot

Open to air and light, and thus named Ujala (Literally meaning Light or well-lit), this baoli is amongst the grandest baolis of medieval India. Expansive in its ground plan, the baoli goes deep into the earth with impressive arrangements of staircases. If the stairs on the northern side descend straight, those on the south twist and turn to reach the lower levels. There are landings and arcades at different elevations. Arrangements of water- lift are evident one the northern side, while on the south a domed pavilion over- looks the silent water

Ujala baoli, as it’s open air baoli, is one of big baolis of medieval India. It has amazing arrangement of staircase that goes deep , which demonstrates the depth it was dug into. Aesthetically beautiful, it has arcades at different levels. Currently used by most of people for Pre wedding photo shoots, it still carries charm.

There is more one Baoli called Andheri Baoli right behind this one.

It is located at the entrance of the Mandu. The structure seems pretty old…
Many of them use it for the photo shoot as it would not be crowded at all…

The massive step well. It's near road, so you can walk by yourself. Must visit if you are Mandu and if you love historical monuments.

Stunning hidden stepwell. 4 storeys deep. Absolutely tranquil and calming space. The water is clear and even has many fish swimming inside. Is called Ujala Baodi as it is open to sky whereas the Andheri Baodi close by has a skylight

Excellent place. Visited several times.

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目前看到的仍在使用的阶井，但是已经不是取水的功能了，而是当地妇女在洗衣服，里面有很多鱼，不知道这些天天吸收洗衣粉得鱼会怎样？去的时候发现一条蛇，在水里游来游去，也把当时洗衣服的女人吓得不行。

Visited Jan 2023.
From Atlas Obscura : "Ujala (which means ‘light’) was built away from the heart of Mandu where the palaces, mosques, and tombs are easily located. Few tourists stray here and, in any case, they’d have to be hunting to find this hidden treasure. It is one eccentric-looking baoli compared to most, which are rigidly symmetrical. A hodge-podge of stairways—direct, zigzagging, or both—all aim for the calm green water. This is not a “normal” approach and they steps are strangely redundant, but combined with carved-out niches and arched chambers, the effect is sculptural. It’s also surreal, like a 3D painting by Giorgio De Chirico, empty and mysterious. Those shadowy arches are a bit sinister, despite the calm, almost magical, serenity of the surroundings. "

Stair well on the way to Jahaaz Mahal, rarely visited by tourists.

historical place, beautiful photos on a bright day

Attractive