Korutla Stepwell is a stepwell in the town of Korutla in the Jagtial district of the Indian state of Telangana. It was built in the 11th century by Polvasa rulers, Jain patrons who commissioned it, and it served purposes including providing water for daily use, offering a place of retreat for travelers, and hosting the Bathukamma festival. In 2023, the Korutla Municipality worked with Pratistha, a team of architects and urbanists from Hyderabad, on its restoration.
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Korutla Stepwell (also called as Metla Baavi or Koneru) is a stepwell in the town of Korutla, located in the Jagtial district of the Indian state of Telangana.
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The stepwell is a rectangular pushkarini measuring about 12 m by 8 m with five descending levels of broad stone steps bordered by plain stone walls.
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