Nestled in Shirgupping village, just 4 km from Nipani, the Nipanikar Wada is a forgotten masterpiece of the 19th century, blending artistic beauty with brilliant engineering. Built by H.H. Shrimant Siddhoji Raje Naik Nimbalkar, Nippankar Sarlashkar Desai Sarkar, this heritage mansion is renowned for its well-preserved wall paintings and a historic water system known locally as “Udatya Bambache Pani.”
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The Wada offers a rare window into the artistic styles of the 1800s, with vibrant murals adorning its walls, capturing moments from daily life and regional traditions. But beyond its artistic charm lies a remarkable engineering feat — a 5-kilometer-long water management system that served the nearby settlement for over a century.
This traditional water supply system is still partially visible today, most notably through chimneys or vents called “Udate Bamb.” These formed part of an elaborate aqueduct and underground water channel network that transported water from the source to the settlement, showcasing the early understanding of urban planning and public utility systems.
The aqueduct, still standing in sections, is a highlight for visitors interested in heritage architecture and ancient civil engineering. It reflects a period when design, functionality, and sustainability worked in harmony.
