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QWhat is the significance of vav or stepwells in Hinduism?

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  • A They served as social meeting places ✔ ✖
  • B They were used as temples for Hindu deities ✔ ✖
  • C They were built to conserve water ✔ ✖
  • D They were used for cave exploration ✔ ✖
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Stepwells or vav were large walk-in wells built in arid western parts of India by Hindu communities. They served as the only source of water in dry months but also had religious significance. These stepwells had intricate art reliefs on the walls, with numerous murtis and images of Hindu deities, water spirits, and erotic symbolism. They ranged from being small single pada (cell) structure to large nearby complexes, and were named after Hindu deities. Therefore, they were used as temples for Hindu deities.

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