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16th century stepped well cries for protection
A 16th century stepped well was spotted at Morjampadu village of Guntur district by the Cultural Centre of Vijayawada and Amaravati (CCVA) in their scheme ‘Preserve Heritage for Posterity’ said CCVA CEO Dr E Sivanagi Reddy on Thursday.
A 16th century stepped well was spotted at Morjampadu village of Guntur district by the Cultural Centre of Vijayawada and Amaravati (CCVA) in their scheme ‘Preserve Heritage for Posterity’ said CCVA CEO Dr E Sivanagi Reddy on Thursday.
Speaking on the occasion Reddy said that during a survey held by the team in Guntur district they spotted a stepped well which was built by local shale stone in a typical Vijayanagara style of architecture known as Kupa Vastu, which was served as Pushkarini for the local Siva temple.
He said that the entrance and the wells of the four tiered well was depicted with the sculptures of Krishna leela, Siva and Parvathi, Saptamatrikas, Kaliya mardhana and erotic scenes.
He further said that it was one of its kind in Guntur district and appealed to the officials of the state department of archaeology and museums to protect for posterity. Temple tourism and endowment department director Ratnakar accompanied Reddy.
