Sir,
Apropos the write-up’ Chiryai Baulis in bad shape’in the Sunday Magazine of Daily Excelsior dated Oct13, 2013.The writer has done a yeoman’s service in drawing the attention of the Government to the ancient Baulis which have been lying in a state of neglect and dilapidation.Baulis were an invaluable source of drinking water for people in the past who , especially ladies would visit them frequently in the mornings and evenings to fetch water manually in pitchers on their heads.They would also discuss day to day domestic and other affairs and sometimes organise cultural programmes and feasts.Baulies are, therefore, important socio cultural artefacts. They still are the main source of water in many villages and even in towns, especially in times of erratic water supply.
Besides, they also serve as an important source of historical amd cultural heritage.Their unique design, masonary,the symbols of gods amd avatars, serpents etc speak volumes about our rich culture in the days gone by.In addition to the Chiryai Baulis, there are many other such Baulis such as The Rani’s Bauli in village Salmerhi, Billan Bauli in Udhampur town, Saakan Bauli at Railway Station, Udhampur, Sallaan Bauli in village Barolla, Baulis in Mela Bagh, Udhampur, Bauli at Laundna etc to name a few which are crying for care and need Government’s urgent attention.It is the duty of the Government as also of one and all to conserve and preserve these valuable sources of water These and other such baulies across the state need to be handed over to The Archaeological Survey of India for undertaking necessary repairs and renovation for restoration of their pristine beauty and original shape.
Yours etc…
Ashok Sharma
Lecturer in English,
Govt.HSS Barolla
( Udhampur )
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