Page 13 - Jan-Mar 2015

VOl. 12 No. 1

Water Riddles DID YOU KNOW?

The first reference to well
water comes from the Rig Veda.
Kautilya’s Arthashastra provides
a detailed account on irrigation
tanks and wells.

Every drop was saved, every drop was earned,
1 From this site of the Indus Valley Civilization rainwater
harvesting we learned.
Beautiful piece of art, a stepwell class apart,
2 Found in Gujarat, explaining its beauty it is difficult from where
to start !
Rajasthan has quite a few and so does Delhi,
3 Can you guess the name of this water wonder easily?

Sacred for the Sikhs and holy for all,
4 Water from this reservoir heals even if the ailment stands tall.

Water man of India, he is a champion of the cause,
5 Water now comes to Alwar in Rajasthan without a pause.

I collect water, I store it,
6 This water is used by Ladakhis to keep themselves fit.
The Bodos of Assam uses my services,
7 My name is like a bell, and fill water even in my crevices.

The Pallavas made me, I am ancient,
8 Built with technical expertise, I am no accident.

Done in Meghalaya, using a tree,
9 I am special in Khasi Hills for all to see !

I am the tank in which a famous sage stood and worshipped Lord Shiva,
10 Andhra Pradesh is my home, and people consider me to be sacred and still
perform puja. Irrigation; 10. Yaganti temple tank

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ANSWERS: 1. Dholavira; 2. Rani ki Vav; 3. Baoli; 4. Amrit Sarovar; 5. Rajendra Singh; 6. Zing; 7. Dong; 8. Cauveri Anicut; 9. Bamboo Drip 12 13 14 15 16