There is a saying which goes: if you take care of things, they last. A recent incident is going viral on social media about an ancient stepwell located in Andhra Pradesh, which proves that. The well was slowly disappearing under layers of garbage, but due to an initiative by a digital creator and hundreds of ordinary people, the well has been revived and is back to life!
Ancient Stepwell In Andhra Pradesh Gets A New Life
For many years, an ancient stepwell in the Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, has been lying neglected. It was so deteriorated that even the authorities were not doing anything about it. The stepwell had become a dumping ground, full of plastic waste, discarded food wrappers, temple offerings such as coconut shells, leaf plates, flower garlands, and more.
But one digital creator, Abbayi Kanth, thought it was enough. He led an initiative to take the matter into his own hands and start cleaning it himself. Slowly, over 300 volunteers also came forward to restore this neglected stepwell. They worked together to remove all the garbage and debris. And now? The stepwell has definitely returned to its former glory.
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Ordinary People Lead the Change
These were not official authorities but hundreds of ordinary people who cared enough to make the well clean. Videos have emerged on social media showing villagers taking out trash from the well and washing its steps using water. According to a report by India Today, to ensure the well remains clean and does not get neglected again, the volunteers have decided on some measures.
They are now actively spreading awareness among locals and visitors to respect heritage spaces and dispose of waste responsibly. This story also sheds light on the fact that preserving a piece of history is not just the job of authorities but also of citizens.
Many users on the internet were amazed by how this group managed to revive this ancient stepwell in Andhra Pradesh. Some of them even left comments like, “Incredible, this is the India we all want to be a part of,” and “Unsung heroes of community.” One comment also read, “Best thing I saw on Instagram today.” And honestly, we couldn’t agree more.
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Cover Image Courtesy: Telugu Abbayi Kanth/ Instagram