A stepwell, as the name suggests, is a fountain or pond with steps leading down to the surface of the water. Stepwells are most common in the western part of the Indian subcontinent. Some stepwells are multi-tiered. The construction of stepwells is primarily functional. 

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This stepwell was built by Raja Haridas in 1543 to commemorate his spiritual leader Srividiadhar. This stepwell is on the outskirts of town, on the way to Sindhrot. This Vav is 500 years old. It was built around 1496 [Vikram samvat 1549]. The Vav was built using a combination of brick masonry and stone pillar systems and has seven floors below ground. Orientation is east-west. It is decorated with animal motifs such as tigers, flowers, bells, elephants, horses and birds. On the wall of the middle tier of vavs are fake Jharokhas engraved with floral designs. The structure is accessed through a gate-like structure with a dome in the middle. This gate has reliefs of elephants and tigers on the left and right. A Vav’s interior is darker, wetter, and cooler. 

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The 108 SN team organized a special event on 27th Nov 2022 to celebrate Heritage Week. The event was held at the Sevasi stepwell and witnessed the participation of 14 enthusiastic yoga practitioners. The main aim of the event was to promote awareness of our cultural heritage through the practice of yoga. During the event, the team performed 108 Surya Namaskars in just 54 minutes, showcasing their physical strength and dedication.  The event was a success and helped to create a sense of unity among the participants, while also raising awareness of the importance of yoga and its connection to our cultural heritage.