According to Junagadh district administration website, the stepwell was constructed in 15th century.

But on instruction of the royal priest, two unmarried girls named Adi and Kadi were sacrificed and the water was found.

Another legend tells that Adi and Kadi were the royal maids who fetched water from the stepwell every day.

[1][2][4][7] People hangs cloths and bangles on the tree nearby to commemorate them.

[4][2] There is a proverb in Gujarati: Adi Kadi ni Vav Ane Navghan Kuvo, Je Na Juve Te Jivto Muo (One who have not seen Adi Kadi Vav and Navghan Kuvo, is like living dead).