Panchakki (Water Mill)
Panchakki (Water Mill)
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Samir S
Mumbai, India1,081 contributions
Dec 2020
Pan ( Pani -Water) Chakki (Grinding Machine or mills ) in short water powered grinding machine used to grind to Wheat and Bajra ( Milet) in olden days . Built in the early years of the 17th century by the Muslim Sufi Saint Baba Shah Musafir, the Panchakki complex had been a place of external abode of the great Sufi Saints who gathered to India in 12th Cent A.D.
Under ground water flow is brought in to this place ( Source of water I am not aware) and with this source grinding machine is rotated . There are 12 feet deep pond near the chakki with lots of cat fish . Pond is well concertized.
In the courtyard there is old banyan tree , it is said Baba Shah was doing meditation under this tree.
Further inside there is few eateries , few memorabilia shop with high cost . Suggest not to purchase anything from here .
There are one mosque inside and then two burials one is of Sant Baba Shah and other one is his nephew's .
Entry fee is INR 10 for indian Nationals INR 100 for foreign nationals . No camera charge. There is no parking place also .
We had gone in evening so it was pleasant .
Under ground water flow is brought in to this place ( Source of water I am not aware) and with this source grinding machine is rotated . There are 12 feet deep pond near the chakki with lots of cat fish . Pond is well concertized.
In the courtyard there is old banyan tree , it is said Baba Shah was doing meditation under this tree.
Further inside there is few eateries , few memorabilia shop with high cost . Suggest not to purchase anything from here .
There are one mosque inside and then two burials one is of Sant Baba Shah and other one is his nephew's .
Entry fee is INR 10 for indian Nationals INR 100 for foreign nationals . No camera charge. There is no parking place also .
We had gone in evening so it was pleasant .
Written 28 December 2020
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Andrew D
Singapore, Singapore398 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
A small entry fee helps to keep the crowd at bay, making this mill a relatively peaceful afternoon place to be. That being said, the area is quite small so from an explorer's point of view, you finish this quite fast. There is also an area where a dargah can be found just adjacent to the mill. The museum was closed when I was there.
Written 26 December 2022
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Cedric N
Mumbai, India693 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Had visited this historic watermill in Aurangabad a long back ago. It is popular tourist attraction and is visited by tourists.
This watermill is located in the complex of Baba Shah Musafir Dargah. It was built in memory of Hazrat Baba Shah Musafir in 1734. The oval reservoir and fountains in this watermill came up 20 years later. This complex houses a mosque, madrassa, court, the house of a minister, library and houses dedicated to ladies. It was used to grind grains for the pilgrims who visited the Dargah. There is a grinding mill that is run by the water. This watermill culminates into an artificial waterfall. There is a huge Banyan tree that is about 300 years old. Also, one can find shops selling merchandise inside the complex. Guide service is also available. The entrance fees are Rs. 10 per Indian and Rs. 100 per foreigner. It is open from 7 am to 9 pm. Photography is allowed.
This watermill is an ideal place for families, photographers as well as history lovers. It is a must visit and should not be missed when in Aurangabad.
This watermill is located in the complex of Baba Shah Musafir Dargah. It was built in memory of Hazrat Baba Shah Musafir in 1734. The oval reservoir and fountains in this watermill came up 20 years later. This complex houses a mosque, madrassa, court, the house of a minister, library and houses dedicated to ladies. It was used to grind grains for the pilgrims who visited the Dargah. There is a grinding mill that is run by the water. This watermill culminates into an artificial waterfall. There is a huge Banyan tree that is about 300 years old. Also, one can find shops selling merchandise inside the complex. Guide service is also available. The entrance fees are Rs. 10 per Indian and Rs. 100 per foreigner. It is open from 7 am to 9 pm. Photography is allowed.
This watermill is an ideal place for families, photographers as well as history lovers. It is a must visit and should not be missed when in Aurangabad.
Written 3 April 2020
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Harsh & Leena
Pune, India2,989 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Panchakki, a water mill and is very old place.
Once can visit it after biwi ka maqbara
It was designed to use energy generated by flowing water from a nearby spring to turn the large grinding stone of the flour mill.
Timings : 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Time Required : 1-2 hrs
Entry Fee : Indians: INR 5 & Foreigners: INR 100
water is full of mosquitoes and fishes.
There is a tree which is 600 years old.
Once can visit it after biwi ka maqbara
It was designed to use energy generated by flowing water from a nearby spring to turn the large grinding stone of the flour mill.
Timings : 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Time Required : 1-2 hrs
Entry Fee : Indians: INR 5 & Foreigners: INR 100
water is full of mosquitoes and fishes.
There is a tree which is 600 years old.
Written 18 June 2024
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Raj Jain
New Delhi, India21 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The force of water is negligible. Pond is full of water. Main thing which attracted was (said to be) 600 years old Banyan Tree. Atleast 10 persons with both hands spread my cover the circumference of the Trunk.
Written 20 February 2020
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sikander A
Austin, TX39 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Poorly maintained and dirty, this water feature could be better presented. It’s a water driven grain mill a few hundred years old that runs on water brought in by aqueducts and pipes. It’s certainly an engineering attraction but poorly maintained and presented. Skip it unless you really have time on your hands
Written 21 February 2023
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skagarwal74
Bhopal, India1,350 contributions
Mar 2020
Panchakki meaning Water mill is a small turbine wheel which runs by water jet and thereby rotates a pump for pushing water.
The installation is no more in good shape and just symbolic. The place is not well kept as well. It takes less than 10 min to have a look and leave. There is a ticket to visit the place.
The installation is no more in good shape and just symbolic. The place is not well kept as well. It takes less than 10 min to have a look and leave. There is a ticket to visit the place.
Written 11 March 2020
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Anna S
Malaysia623 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
...that was once a mill and is now just a sad place.
You can see some water basins and numerous stalls selling all kinds of junk at high prices. The only thing worth noting is the eerie dirt that can be found here.
By looking through the gate at the entrance to the (supposedly) 600-year-old banyan tree, you saw everything important.
The entrance fee is cheap, but you should still save it.
You can see some water basins and numerous stalls selling all kinds of junk at high prices. The only thing worth noting is the eerie dirt that can be found here.
By looking through the gate at the entrance to the (supposedly) 600-year-old banyan tree, you saw everything important.
The entrance fee is cheap, but you should still save it.
Written 22 March 2024
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MANMOHAN-MUMBAI
Mumbai275 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
This place had ancient history, but very poorly maintained.
About 1 KM away from Biwi Ka Makbara
Car Parking is available
About 1 KM away from Biwi Ka Makbara
Car Parking is available
Written 14 June 2013
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MumbaiRiders
Mumbai, India1,903 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
The huge "Mahmud Darvaza" greets visitors on the road entrance to Panchakki."Panchakki" which means water-mill was a hydraulically driven flour mill which ground flour for pilgrims in medieval India.The Panchakki complex had been a place of abode for Sufism and Sufi saints in 12 A.D and was built in 1744 to commemorate Sufi saint Hazrat Baba Shah Musafir.It has its own perennial underground water system that has its source in a elevated hill just near the tributary of the Hasrul river 6 Kms away.Water is transferred through clay pipes to the main water reservoir where it accumulates. From the reservoir the water is lifted through siphoning to the top of a rectangular mason pillar and made to fall with pressure onto a paddle wheel. This paddle wheel drove the grinding machine which ground the flour.Brilliance of Medieval engineering which is in operation to this date. Today the paddle rotates idly akin to a windmill.The Panchakki complex consists of the Dargah of Baba Shah Musafir, a Sufi saint.There is a building which consists of a mosque,a Madrassa, a Kacheri,a ministers house,a Sarai and houses for Zananas.There is a 600 year old Banyan tree inside the complex.
Written 2 February 2015
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