Adi-kadi Vav and Navghan Kuwo, Junagadh Overview
Adi-kadi Vav and Navghan Kuwo are two ancient step wells located inside Uparkot Fort, notable for being carved directly into solid rock rather than built up from ground level like most step wells. The unique construction technique and scale of these wells make them an interesting stop for visitors exploring the fort complex.
The Adi-kadi Vav is a 9-layered step well from the 1400s. However, this stepwell is also attached to a tragic story. While the girls were at the task, they were unable to dig out any water. Thus, the local priest pronounced that water would surface only if Adi and Kadi, the two unmarried girls were sacrificed. Thus, this piece of history also has a tragic story.
However, the Navghan Kuwo is a relatively early well that was constructed sometime during the 1060s. One significant feature of this stepwell is its underground spiral stairway that meets the bottom where the water is found. Carved in soft stone, the Navghan Kuwo is a unique stepwell.
