Toorji ka Jhalra Jodhpur

Toorji ka Jhalra Step Well 

The old city of Jodhpur has about 100 stepwells, most of which are disregarded in the city's congested streets. The Toorji Ka Jhalra Step Well is an engineering marvel and architectural wonder that lies well within the municipal limits. The Queen of Maharaja Abhay Singh constructed the Toorji Ka Jhalra Step Well in the 18th century, upholding an antiquated custom that calls for the Royal women to construct water storage. To ensure continuous access throughout the year, the steps descend all the way to the well's base. Just two kilometers (1.2 miles) separate the Toorji Ka Jhalra Step Well from the heart of Jodhpur.

The Queen of Maharaja Abhay Singh constructed the Toorji Ka Jhalra Step Well in 1740 to help with the erratic water supply throughout the year. Step Well is also where water goddess poojas and offerings are made in exchange for her blessing of abundant water throughout the year. The Toorji Ka Jhalra Step Well served as a site for leisure and pleasure in addition to being functional. The Toorji Ka Jhalra is carved elegantly and embellished with lovely ornamentation on rose sandstone.

The Persian Wheel-driven System, which consists of two bullocks that can drive the water up to two different access levels and a separate water tank, was first installed atop the well. The Toorji Ka Jhalra Step Well through time, like many other ancient monuments in India, fell victim to ignorance. Step wells like The Toorji Ka Jhalra became a landfill as a result of the Indira Gandhi Canal's excess water flow.

This continued for over ten years, and in 2006, a fortunate project is known as JDH, The Toorji Ka Jhalra Step Well, underwent a significant renovation. The Stepwell was completely drained to expose 200 centuries of history as well as a ton of trash from today. The rose sandstones took on a whitish hue as a result of the toxic water. However, The Toorji Ka Jhalra Step Well received a new lease on life as a result of the commitment and deliberate rehabilitation. Both locals and volunteers now properly maintain the Stepwell.

The Stepwells are a work of art in architecture that deserves respect and preservation. Anyone who visits The Toorji Ka Jhalra is fascinated and inspired by the water-harvesting innovations that were created so long ago. Early in the morning is the ideal time to visit the well. It is frequented by the neighborhood by noon, and the temperature rises. There are no admission costs.

The best way to reach Toorji ka Jhalra is to either go by your own vehicle or book a taxi in Jodhpur.