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Rani Ki Vav at Patan, Gujarat also known as Queen's Stepwell Rani Ki Vav, Patan Queen's Stepwell, A UNESCO World Heritage Site Patan is a district in the state of Gujarat, located at 125kms distance from Ahmedabad. Patan was once the capital of the state in historic times located on the banks of the (lost) Saraswati River. Nestled in the hustle and bustle of the city Patan, lies an “Architectural Wonder” – Rani Ki Vav. It is also known as “Rani Ni Vav” in Gujarati local dialect. This is a 7 storeyed Magnificent Stepwell, which is built using scientific principles for storing water. Back in 11th century, Udaymati, Queen of the King Bhimadev I from Solanki(Chalukya) Dynasty, expressed her desire to build a stepwell. This stepwell, she ordered to build is in the memory of her beloved husband. Rani ki Vav is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in India. The new ₹100 rupee currency note has a picture of this stepwell. Let’s have a visual tour of Stepwell As you walk towards this site, it doesn’t appeal very much. Just a compound wall and some—Well Kept—landscaping work is done around it. The more you approach it, the more it starts appealing. When you reach the main entrance, the Jaw-Dropping view absorbs you in it. Perspective steps going deep down towards the well-shaft are accompanied by intricately carved idols of gods and goddesses. Each idol is as magnificent as if they are living things. The far end is of this stepwell—which is a well-shaft—is not even clearly visible from the first step. Constructional Aspects Rani ki Vav was constructed as a religious as well as a functional structure. The expanse of this stepwell is roughly 1610 sq.m. and 70m length from the base of Toran—Sacred Gateway—to the inner edge of well-shaft. Its 23m in width and 28m in depth. Rani Ki Vav is constructed like an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water. It is built on the East-West axis, “Step-Corridor” being in the east and “Well” on the west. Ceremonial Entrance (Toran Dwaar) The first architectural object you see as you step down, is the remains of a pillar base. This evidently confirms the presence of Toran Dwaar – A Ceremonial Entrance. In 19th century, a survey was conducted for Rani Ki Vav. James Burgess and Henry Cousens were two archeologists who had mentioned about these pillars in the survey. The Toran was comprised of 2 freely standing pillars, which were connected by an ornate arch at their upper sections. Towards the west side from this entrance, downward leading steps make a way to the edge of the well. Ceremonial Entrance (Toran Dwaar)Ceremonial Entrance (Toran Dwaar) Architecture and Decorative Work Rani ki vav is a seven storeyed and inverted temple like structure. It has 4 pavilions downwards from east to west and then lastly a Well Shaft. Below is a picture taken from first pavellion. You can see other 3 Pavilions as well. Rani ki Vav is a Maru-Gurjara style architecture. A style of “temple architecure” which is originated from the Gujarat & Rajasthan in historic times. All the 7 levels were open for public and tourists were able to go down to the well. Then there was a powerful earthquake in Bhuj which rocked the state of Gujarat in 2001. After this earchquake, out of 7 levels, only 4 levels are left open for public to ensure the safety & security. There is a great diversity of themes: Divine Figures: Devi or Goddess, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesha in their respective incarnations and form Sacred & Mythical Representation Figures: Dikpalas, Sacred flora and fauna, Apsara, Nagkanya, Vasus and scenes from epics Reflection of Contemporary Society Buddha, Kalki and Mahishasurmardini sculptureFrom left Buddha, Kalki and Mahishasurmardini Sculpture Mahishasurmardini is one of the forms of a goddess “Durga” who is killing a demon called Mahishasur. MahishasurmardiniMahishasurmardini Sculptures in Rani ki Vav are displayed in a pattern, where main deities are displayed in niches. These main deities are flanked by semi divine figures like Apsaras, Nagkanya, Dikpalas and Yogini.& Sheshshayi Vishnu Sculpture During medieval times in Gujarat, there was a tradition of installing “A Sheshshayi Vishnu” sculpture inside the Stepwell, Kunda or Temples. Which you can see in Modhera Sun Temple as well. Sheshshayi Vishnu is represented in 3 successive niches in 3 levels on the rear wall of the Well Shaft. One between the first and second pavillion on the niche of the north wall. In addition to this, out of 24 forms of the lord Vishnu, following forms are present in Rani ki Vav: Keshava, Narayana, Govinda, Vishnu, Trivikrama, Vamana, Sridhara, Padmanabha, Damodar, Samkarsana, Aniruddha, Purusottama, Narsimha, Hari. Moreover 10 famous incarnations are also represented. But among those 10 incarnations; Varah, Narsimha, Vaman, Parshuram, Ram, Balram, Buddha and Kalki (future incarnation at the end of Kaliyug) are clearly identified in Rani ki Vav. Buddha is shown as an incarnation of the lord Vishnu here. A Bhairav—fierce form of the lord Shiv—is represented in a dancing pose here. If you take a closer look down on his right side, the dog is snatching a piece from the decapitated corpse. Licking the blood oozing from the freshly cut head that Bhairava is holding in his hand. Vishnu On Left and Bhairav on rightVishnu On the Left and Bhairav on the Right Brahma, Mahesh & Vishnu With Their Consort When you reach near the well (at 4th pavillion) you can see the panel of “Brahma, Mahesh & Vishnu with Their Consort”. The Top left side of front wall is decorated with the idols of Tridev(Ttriple deity of Supreme Divinity in Hinduism). Their Vahan is also present near each of them, Swan, Bull and Garuda respectively. Front wall sculptures from bottom levelFront wall sculptures at base level Brahma Mahesh and Vishnu with their consortsBrahma Mahesh & Vishnu With Their Consort On the Top-Right side of the front wall, you can see Ganesh with his Consort and then Maha-Lakshmi and Kuber idols are also present. These three are considered as Gods of Luck. Other Sculptures in Rani ki Vav Dikpals (Guardians of Eight Directions) also appear on the walls of Rani ki Vav. 8 Vasus are present on the walls with human body and Cow head in folded hands (Namaskar position). Nav graha are represented in a complete set, over Sheshshayi Vishnu on the Well Shaft. Sun (Surya), Moon (Chandra), Mercury (Budha also known as Grahpati), Venus (Shukra), Mars (Mangal), Jupiter (Brihaspati), Saturn (Shani), Rahu and Ketu constitute Nine Planets called Nav Graha. Dikpal - Guardian of directionDikpal – Guardian of A Direction A Marble sculpture of 48cm height was recovered while de-silting in 1987-88. This sculpture has an inscription in devnagari(indian script) “Maharajani Shri Udayamati”. Due to time constraints, we did not get a chance to see this sculpture. Hence, have no idea where it is kept (May be in museum). Rani Ki Vav is built using burnt bricks, lime mortar, and locally available “Dhrangadhra” stone. Larger blocks of stones were joined by Rosewood Dowels and placed on the ground, forming the floor of the steps and terraces. Interlocking system with woodInterlocking System With Wood A small glass plate was attached at several places where cracks are visible. These cracks were developed after Bhuj’s Earthquake. Upon asking about the purpose of these glass plates, our guide told us they are attached to keep the track of changes in such sections. When the stress on such sections will be increased, these glass plates will break and give an indication for safety. #thehinduheritage #CulturalHeritage #thehindugodsandgoddesses #scrolllink #bharat

We are grateful to the Kaulantak Nath, Mahasiddha Ishaputra. His Holiness blessed His Bhairavas and Bhairavis with His graceful, comforting, much awaited presence in the two days' basic course on Goddess Nitya Kurukulla. �Here are the glimpses from Day One of the course, held at the temple premise of 'Kula Mayi Kurukulla' - 'The Kula Devi', the Supreme Deity of the 'Himalayan Siddhas'. Om Shri Swachchanda Bhairavaay Namah. Om Shri Kurukulle Namah. Om Shri Kulant Nathaay Namah. Om Shri Ishaputraay Namah. Om Shri Gurumandalaay Namah. Om Sam Siddhaay Namah. Om Shri Kulant Peethaay Namah. Namo Adesh! #GoddessKurukulla #HimalayanSiddhas #NityaKurukulla #Enchantress #Shiva #Ishaputra #SiddhaDharma #Iksvp #HimachalPradesh #spiritualcourse #Seekers #tantra #yogapractice #WorldYogaDay #KaulantakPeeth #DivyaDarshan

International Kaulantak Siddha Vidya Peeth (IKSVP) conducted the two days basic course on the Kula Devi of the Himalayan Siddhas, Goddess Nitya Kurukulla from May 30th to 31st, 2024 in Goddess Kurukulla Temple premise. Day one of the course began with the Yoga session with two Yogacharyas at 6:00AM. We are happy to share the images of the first session. We will share glimpses of the intense sessions of the 'Nitya Kurukulla' basic two days' course in the upcoming days. Please share your experience of the Yoga session in your comments below. Om Shri Kulant Peethaay Namah. Om Shri Gurumandalaay Namah. Om Sam Siddhaay Namah. Om Shri Swacchanda Bhairavaay Namah. Om Shri Kulle Kurukulle Namah. Namo Adesh! #GoddessKurukulla #HimalayanSiddhas #NityaKurukulla #Enchantress #Shiva #Ishaputra #SiddhaDharma #Iksvp #HimachalPradesh #spiritualcourse #Seekers #tantra #yogapractice #WorldYogaDay #KaulantakPeeth

The team of 'International Kaulantak Siddha Vidya Peeth' (IKSVP) presents the glimpses of the introductory course on 'Bhagwan Sharabh Avatar' that was hosted in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India. The course started with the Yoga session in the presence of 'Bhagwan Sharabh' surrounded by snow covered Himalayas. After doing the Stuti and Arti of 'Bhagwan Sharabh' the philosophy classes began on the Granth called ‘Sharabh Mundamala Tantra’. Eight Acharyas conducted the philosophy sessions followed by the intense meditation and Satsanga with devotional songs sung in praise of Ishawar. The second day was the day of Karmakand ritual. In the late evening, the seekers and Sadhaks immersed in the energy of 'Sharabh Rudra Mahadeva' in the initiation session into the mantra of the Deity. The live and recorded sessions were provided for the Sadhaks attending the course online from worldwide location. (Tune in for the Sadhna on Mahashivaratri, March 8, 2024, from the temple of Goddess Kurukulla.) Om Shri Kulant Nathaay Namah. Om Shri Gurumandalaay Namah. Om Sam Siddhaay Namah. Om Shri MahaHimalayay Namah. Om Shri Swachchanda Bhairavaay Namah. Om Shri Kulle Kurukulle Namah. Namo Adesh!. #sharabha #HimalayanSiddhas #SiddhaDharma #Dharma #IKSVP #KaulantakPeeth #Ishaputra #HimalayanGods #SharabhaSadhana #Spirituality #SpiritualAwakening #KurukullaTemple #akasbhairav #SpiritualManali #AkshaBhairavaKalpa #SharabhaTantra #SharabhaMundamalaTantra

The sea shore of Puri, Odisha, India provided us with the perfect way to begin the morning on the Day One of the ‘Tejottama Yoga’ two-days’ course. The fortunate Sadhaks chose to spend the last few days of the English Year 2023 by receiving the ancient secret knowledge of the Himalayan Siddhas on the wisdom to connect with the ‘Tejas Tatva’ of the Devi-Devatas. The practitioners strived to break the limitations of their body, mind and ‘Chitta’ first and then sat steady to receive the knowledge around the philosophy, history, lineage and the techniques to connect with the subtle energy of ‘Teja’. The techniques passed on from thousands of years through generations of Siddhas, help Sadhak at every level to evolve from inside to outside. The Acharyas of the International Kaulantak Siddha Vidya Peeth (IKSVP) are dedicated to help the Sadhaks with their journey to ‘self’ through the oldest lineage of the Himalayan Siddhas of Siddha Dharm. The seekers from around the world joined the ’Tejottama Yoga’ course online with the recorded sessions available in Hindi and English languages. Om Shri Kulant Nathay Namah. Om Shri Kulant Peethay Namah. Om Shri Gurumandalay Namah. Om Shri MahaHimalayay Namah. Om Shri Swachchanda Bhairavay Namah.� Om Shri Kulle Kurukulle Namah.� Om Sam Siddhaay Namah. Namo Adesh! #Ishaputra #Dharma #SpiritualAwakening #Lifemastery #SiddhaDharma #HimalayanSiddas #IKSVP #AncientWisdom #Spirituality #SambhalSamrajya #SelfKnowledge

International Kaulantak Siddha Vidya Peeth (IKSVP) presents the glimpses from the latest course on ‘Tri-Siddhatva Sutra’. The basic two days’ course covered intense sessions on the philosophy of the three paths to the highest level of enlightenment, known as ‘Siddhatva’ in Siddhadharm, on the first day of the course. On the second day the Sadhaks conducted the sacred ritual to invoke the blessings of the Supreme Goddess. The different forms of the Supreme Goddess Durga are worshipped through a powerful technique passed down in the lineage of Siddhadharm of Himalayan Siddhas. This ritual removes the major obstacles that hinders a Sadhak to progress in his/her material and spiritual worlds. Immense energy of ‘Tejas’ is received by doing this worship ritual dedicated to the Divine Mother. Om Shri Kulant Nathaay Namah. Om Sam Siddhay Namah. Om Shir Gurumandalaay Namah. Om Shri Kulle Kurukulle Namah. Om Shri Swachchanda Bhairavaay Namah. Om Shri Kulant Peethaay Namah. #SiddhaDharma #HimalayanSiddas #KaulantakPeeth #KulantPeeth #IKSVP #Ishaputra #SpiritualAwakening #Dharma #Sanatana #Bharat #devbhumi

'International Kaulantak Siddha Vidya Peeth' (IKSVP) presents you with the glimpses of the latest course on ‘Jeeva Pash Mukti’ being held in the sacred city of Puri, Odisha. ‘Jeeva Pash Mukti’ is the wisdom system to understand about the different shackles that limit our growth in the material and spiritual world. It is about how to break free from your limited existence and ultimately attain the state of completion. It is the wisdom system given by the Himalayan Siddhas of Siddha Dharm. ‘Jeeva Pash Mukti’ two days’ course began today for the seekers worldwide through the online media and offline in Odisha. The first day of the course began early morning, with the Yoga session, by the sea shore. We are presenting you with pictures of the Yoga session and few other sessions conducted by the Acharyas of IKSVP. The seekers who want to walk the spiritual path, who have the longing for higher knowledge, who want to expand their consciousness to hold more knowledge and understand what it means by spiritual awakening, should join the courses held every month online and offline in International Kaulantak Siddha Vidya Peeth (IKSVP). Discover more on the website. Om Shri Kulant Nathaay Namah. Om Shri Kulant Peethaay Namah. Om Sam Siddhaay Namah. Om Shri Gurumandalaay Namah. Om Shri Swachchanda Bhairavaay Namah. Om Shri Kulle Kurukulle Namah. #IKSVP #Sanatana #Dharma #SpiritualAwakening #Ishaputra #Siddhatradition #HimalayanSiddas #KaulantakPeeth #Spiritualcourse

International Kaulantak Siddha Vidya Peeth is delighted to share that we are going to hold a 2 day sadhana course on Kularnava Tantra on 25th and 26th of October 2025. Kularnava Tantra is one of the most sacred and systematic works in the Siddha Dharma Tantric school of thought, particularly in the Kaula and Shakta–Shaiva schools of thought. It is regarded as a primary scripture that interprets the philosophy, practices, and intention that aims at the union of Shiva (pure consciousness) and Shakti (divine energy). Kularnava is a term that means "the ocean of the Kula," representing the vastness and depth of divine knowledge enshrined in this divine text. Composed as a conversation between Bhagwan Swachchhand Bhairava Shiva and Goddess Kurukulla, the Kularnava Tantra offers an entire spiritual journey — from the external rituals and devotional practices to the very innermost realizations of the Divine. The Kularnava Tantra instructs that all of creation emerges from the union of Shiva and Shakti, and that liberation (moksha) is attained when one becomes aware of this divine unity within one's own being. It highlights that the world is not distinct from the divine but a living manifestation of it. Thus, the objective of Tantra is not to abandon the world, but to perceive the divine in everything and live with spiritual consciousness. The text provides precise directions on Guru-disciple relationships, where the Guru is the living Shiva who introduces the disciple to the secrets of the Kaulantak Peeth. It emphasizes that initiation (diksha) is the entry point to genuine spiritual understanding, and without this, one cannot appreciate the complete potential of Tantric practice. Practically, the Kularnava Tantra speaks about mantra, yantra, meditation, ritual worship, and inner cleansing, all with the aim of arousing the spiritual energy called Kundalini. It delineates that real worship is not exterior rites alone but the inner apprehension of the Divine presence in one's own body and mind. The scripture also cautions against mere practice and demands that only honest devotion, self-restraint, and the guidance of an authentic Guru can bring about spiritual realization. Its teachings transcend religion and philosophy; they offer a living process to change human consciousness. Among the sacred traditions of the Kaulantak Peeth, the Kularnava Tantra has a particularly significant position. Kaulant Peeth is among the most ancient and powerful Tantric thrones in the Himalayas, which is believed to be a seat centering the original teachings of Himalayan Tantra preserved and practiced there. The Peeth considers Kularnava Tantra to be one of its core scriptures — a scripture which delineates its philosophy, rituals, and lifestyle. The sadhanas done at Kaulant Peeth, like mantra sadhana, meditation, and sacred initiations, are usually based on the guidelines presented in this scripture. The Peeth also looks at the Kularnava Tantra as a bridge between human existence and the consciousness of God, leading seekers to self-realization through controlled practice and sincere devotion. Therefore, the Kularnava Tantra is not only an ancient text but a living manual for spiritual seekers within Kaulant Peeth. It bridges the eternal wisdom of Shiva and Shakti with the living tradition of the Himalayan Siddhas. Through reading and adherence to its teachings, followers come to balance the material and spiritual worlds, to perceive the divine in life's every situation, and finally, to realize the oneness of existence. In doing so, the Kularnava Tantra remains the core of the Kaulant Peeth's spiritual philosophy and a source of Tantric wisdom to future generations. To be a participant in this sadhana, reserve your seats through the contact information provided. #sadhana #himalayantantra #Tantra #HimalayanDevaParamapara #SiddhaDharma #Siddhatradition #LordShiva #BhagwanShiv #Mahadev #SwachhandBhairav #kurukulla #AncientWisdom #Siddhapedia #kaulantakpeeth #kulantpeeth #Ishaputra #MahasiddhaIshaputra #MahayogiSatyendraNath #Meditation #sanatandharma #Transformation #SpiritualJourney #HimalayanSiddhas #Hindu #Adhyaatma #himalayangod