Surya Kund II

Water was believed to have innate life giving properties and the wells were believed to house water borne deities
who should be worshipped in order to guarantee health, prosperity
and fertility. (photo by Elizabeth Weber)

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Water was believed to have innate life giving properties and the wells were believed to house water borne deities<br />
who should be worshipped in order to guarantee health, prosperity<br />
and fertility. (photo by Elizabeth Weber)