Shivkalin Vihir, Devloli (Key Shape Wellstep) - Historical landmark in Devaloli - Thane, India

Very Unique....one of the unexplored place in badlapur...Must Visit..

Ancient step well constructed during the rule of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. beautifully constructed using stone cut to precision. This structure is more than 400 years old.

shivkaaliin vihiir, devlolii bdlaapuur. Full information about the video YouTube link in bio : The Villagers refer to it as a "Shivkalin Vihir",( Shivkalin- Era of Chhatrapati Shivaji , Vihir- 'Well' in marathi) but on actual accounts this well was built under the reign of Peshwa Bajirao-I, by his younger brother and military commander of the Maratha army, Chimaji Ballal bhat or Chimaji Appa. Chimaji Appa led a conquest of Vasai fort against the Portuguese ,due to the spread of Christianity,as a program to annihilate Hindus through conversion or massacre was intensely practised by the Portuguese. Deololi is a small village that lies on the route from pune to Vasai. Due to unavailability of a source of water nearby, a stepwell was built in order to provide usable amount of water for the contingents of the Maratha army that would take a halt there. It is built in basalt rock and has 18 steps that takes you to the water-level. The steps end at the entrance of the well carved intricately. There is a idol of the deity Ganesh carved on the top of the door along with his guards besides with one of them holding a sword. The walls besides the stairs has niches provided for lamps for lighting during nights.The well has a rejuvenating and lively source of water which sustains water throughout the year.

Badlapur Key Hole Shape Well is a small stepwell located at Badlapur.. The well is a stepwell.. 22 steps to reach till water.. Visited on weekdays in summer.. Not crowded at all.. People spend 15 minutes here.. Water quality - Dirty and not usable..Not potable.. No food and water available nearby.. Entry - Free

The Villagers refer to it as a "Shivkalin Vihir",( Shivkalin- Era of Chhatrapati Shivaji , Vihir- 'Well' in marathi) but on actual accounts this well was built under the reign of Peshwa Bajirao-I, by his younger brother and military commander of the Maratha army, Chimaji Ballal bhat or Chimaji Appa. Chimaji Appa led a conquest of Vasai fort against the Portuguese ,due to the spread of Christianity,as a program to annihilate Hindus through conversion or massacre was intensely practised by the Portuguese. Deololi is a small village that lies on the route from pune to Vasai. Due to unavailability of a source of water nearby, a stepwell was built in order to provide usable amount of water for the contingents of the Maratha army that would take a halt there. It is built in basalt rock and has 18 steps that takes you to the water-level. The steps end at the entrance of the well carved intricately. There is a idol of the deity Ganesh carved on the top of the door along with his guards besides with one of them holding a sword. The walls besides the stairs has niches provided for lamps for lighting during nights.The well has a rejuvenating and lively source of water which sustains water throughout the year.

Intricately constructed step well from Shivaji Maharaj's era. Also featured on Ancient Aliens episode.

Very beautiful place and well maintained by the villagers Similarly, the architecture of Shiva's time should be preserved

The Villagers refer to it as a "Shivkalin Vihir",( Shivkalin- Era of Chhatrapati Shivaji , Vihir- 'Well' in marathi) but on actual accounts this well was built under the reign of Peshwa Bajirao-I, by his younger brother and military commander of the Maratha army, Chimaji Ballal bhat or Chimaji Appa. Chimaji Appa led a conquest of Vasai fort against the Portuguese ,due to the spread of Christianity,as a program to annihilate Hindus through conversion or massacre was intensely practised by the Portuguese