Cost Effective Solution to save Coconut trees during forth coming water scarcity months due to El Niño : Olla Irrigation - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Droughts. 🏺 Echoes of Ancient Clay pot Irrigation Long before the term olla entered agricultural vocabulary, ancient Tamil farmers practiced remarkably similar methods. In Sangam‑era Tamilakam, clay vessels called “ māṇ paṇai ” or “kulam paṇai” were used to store and seep water near tree roots - especially for coconut, banana, and areca palms. These pots were often placed in earthen basins (thottam) lined with coir, husk, and leaf mulch, creating a natural moisture‑retention system. Inscriptions and temple garden records from regions like Pollachi, Thanjavur, and Madurai mention such paṇai neer vaḻi (pot‑water channels) as part of sustainable irrigation networks. This continuity of wisdom - from ancient Tamil pot irrigation to modern olla systems - shows how indigenous knowledge can guide regenerative farming in the...
Lakes are very important water bodies which are important part of hydrological cycle. They provide water, food, recreation, act as an energy source and are very aesthetic to any area. Most of the lakes are going dry, are filled up and non strong high rise buildings are being build in them. Lakes stabilize flooding and when they are gone, heavy damage is done to the area. So during this lake appreciation month, let us appreciate our lakes and protect them. A BEAUTIFUL LAKE ENVIRONMENT Always I am into every Environmental Research opportunity I get and jump into positive environmental activities. It is great to see our paper related to lake research was published during the Lake Appreciation Month - July, 2014. Wherever you are, just appreciate the lakes around you and Enjoy the beauty.