Agrasen ki Baoli delhi

 

                                  đź’—Agrasen ki Baoliđź’—



Agrasen ki Baoli, Delhi Overview

Also referred to as Agar Sain Ki Baoli or Ugrasen ki Baoli, this attraction is a historical monument situated on the Halley Road in New Delhi. A mosaic of different assortment of stones and rocks, Agrasen ki Baoli, is an ancient water reservoir which rises from the depths of the earth to stand atop 103 stone steps. Hidden amidst the business towers and residential apartments of central Delhi, this place is a quiet and serene experience perfect for photography lovers. The old brick walls of the structure take you back in history, and as you go down the steps, a drop in temperature can be experienced. Agrasen ki Baoli is a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 of the Archaeological Survey of India.



The structure of Agrasen Ki Baoli occupies a width of 15 metres and is 60 metres long which is quite impressive considering the fact that it is believed to have been built somewhere around the time of Mahabharata. The reservoir still serves its ancient purpose as the lower parts of the baoli can be seen submerged in water on some occasions. There is a mosque located on its South-Western Side which stands on four pillars with a heavy stone on the roof. Interestingly, this site is famous for being haunted, and visitors have claimed to feel a strange presence here quite often. Lately, this destination has become popular among the local folks after Raju Hirani's film 'PK' starring Aamir Khan was shot here.


Weather : 24 - 32°C

Label : Instagram Worthy

Tags : Landmark

Timings : 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Time Required : 2 hours

Entry Fee : Free


How To Reach Agrasen ki Baoli 

The nearest metro station is Rajiv Chowk. DTC operates several sightseeing buses which stop by at most of the popular tourist attractions in Delhi. You can also reach the Baoli by hiring a taxi.

Haunted Stories about Agrasen ki Baoli👀👀


Agrasen ki Baoli is quite famous for urban legends of hauntings and incidents. Many people consider it to be haunted and it has been the centre of many paranormal activities. Legend has it that the reservoir was once filled with mystical dark waters that compelled people to jump in to commit suicide. In the more modern times, it is said that the place casts an evil spell on visitors that stay over at this destination after dusk. The presence of several nocturnal beings such as bats and owls only elevate the bizarre quotient of this place. Haunted or not, these happenings do make up for interesting stories and make this destination even more intriguing.

History💬💬


The history of Agrasen ki Baoli is shrouded in mystery, and there are confirmations as to who was behind the construction of the same. However, it is believed that it was built by King Agrasen around the time of Mahabharata, as is suggested by the name itself. It was rebuilt and reconstructed by the Aggarwals in the 14th century which traces its origin to Maharaja Agrasen. This water reservoir is believed to be an important community place where women used to congregate and spend time away from the heat of the summers. The alcoves of the Baoli were also used for rituals and religious ceremonies.


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