Matri Vav

Matri Vav is a stepwell in Kankavati village of Dhrangadhra Taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India.

[4][5] The stepwell is built in an artificial lake and thus stays submerged in the water most of time.

[2] The stepped corridor has five pavilion-towers alternating with four intermediate frames having double bracing crossbars each.

[1] The structure of the stepwell results in an elongated rectangular platform with open spaces; formed by the gaps between the pavillion-towers and of the well, on the top.

[1] There are large and beautifully carved niches with decorated crown pieces in both side walls of the each pavilion-towers landings.

[2] The decorative elements include erotic sculptures as well as geometric, natural and mythical motifs.