7 months ago
Mah Laqa Bai Stepwell Restored in Hyderabad
A very old stepwell called Mah Laqa Bai, built in the 1700s, was fixed up after two years of work.
Important people and groups worked together to make it look nice again.
They used special materials to keep it looking like it did a long time ago.
The stepwell is not just pretty; it also helps the environment by making sure there's enough water.
After the fixing was done, there was a special dance show to celebrate.
Many people who helped with the project were there, including students who volunteered.
The 18th-century Mah Laqa Bai Stepwell at Osmania University was restored and inaugurated after a two-year project.
The restoration involved collaboration between Osmania University, the Government of Telangana, Infosys Foundation, and several NGOs.
Kalpana Ramesh led the technical restoration, using authentic materials like lime plaster to preserve the original aesthetic.
The stepwell's restoration includes groundwater recharge, ensuring a sustainable water future for the campus.
A classical dance performance, 'Murta-Maheshwara', was held at the stepwell to celebrate its historic purpose as a cultural hub.
- Who
- Osmania University, Government of Telangana, Infosys Foundation, NGOs, and student volunteers
- What
- Restoration of the 18th-century Mah Laqa Bai Stepwell
- Where
- Osmania University College of Education, Hyderabad
- When
- Inaugurated on Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To preserve heritage, revitalise the local ecosystem, and secure sustainable water resources
Key facts
- Location
- Osmania University College of Education, Hyderabad
- Inauguration Date
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Restoration Duration
- Two years
- Key Figures Involved
- Harichandana Dasari, Kalpana Ramesh, Sharmila Biswas
- Collaborators
- Osmania University, Government of Telangana, Infosys Foundation, NGOs (MAHE, The Rainwater Project, SAHIE)
- Historical Significance
- 18th-century stepwell commissioned by Mah Laqa Chanda Bai
- Restoration Features
- Debris removal, structural stabilisation, lime plaster for authenticity
- Sustainability Impact
- Groundwater recharge for campus
Quotes
Harichandana Dasari
District Collector and Magistrate of Hyderabad
“The transformation of this historic site is truly remarkable. I applaud the university, the NGOs, and especially the student volunteers. This restoration is a shining example of how collective action can breathe new life into our city’s heritage and secure a sustainable future for our water resources.”
thehansindia.com
