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'''Baramotichi Vihir''' is a stepwell in [['Limb', Satara]] village in [[Satara district]] in the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]] . It was constructed between 1641 and 1646 by Virubai Bhosale to supply water to some 300 nearby [[mango]] plantations. It is 110&nbsp;ft deep and 50&nbsp;ft in diameter. Limb village is situated around 16&nbsp;km from [[Satara (city)|Satara]] and approximately 99&nbsp;km from [[Pune]]. .<br />
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== Design ==<br />
The well is octagonal and looks like a dug-out [[Shivling]]. The entire structure of the stepwell is made of black stone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aroundpune.com/place/baramotichi-vihir/|title=around pune - www.aroundpune.com/place/baramotichi-vihir/work=aroundpune|accessdate=13 July 2020}}</ref><br />
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With its 12 moats, it was meant to be a water source to the surrounding farms. It was also utilized to relieve the overflow of water during monsoon times. From the top, visitors can see a few tiny walls and water channels. Various old statues and historical structures are found in this well. Mahal is also situated there<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bhaskar.com/news-frec/MH-MUM-OMC-fort-inside-well-in-baramoti-well-satara-5247889-PHO.html|title=fort inside well in baramoti well satara - www.bhaskar.com|work=dainikbhaskar|accessdate=13 February 2016}}</ref><br />
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