WATER MGMT AT KANHERI.pptx Sanjay Gandhi

WATER MGMT AT KANHERI.pptx

1. WATER MANAGEMENT AT KANHERI Kanehri caves are known for their sophisticated water management system. The system contains Rock-cut Cisterns , Aqueducts and Channels, Water Filtration. These systems conserves water from Rainwater Harvesting and Natural Springs .

2. Located within Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai India.

3. NAME SIGNIFICANCE Kanheri , known as Krishnagiri or Kanhagiri in an ancient inscription. It literally means black mountain Krishna means black Giri is a mountain Its named after its black basalt stone. 

4. FACT Kanehri caves are ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves ( 1 to 10 CE).  It lies 1500 feet above sea level.  There are 129 caves in Kanheri Buddhist monks lived, studied, meditated , and spread the teachings of Gautama Buddha. It was a temporary residence or ‘ vasha vaasa ’ (rain shelter) The caves were also used as shelters during the monsoon.

5. (I) OVERVIEW OF KANHERI WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Reservoirs & Tanks Channel System Water Distribution Rain water Harvesting Techniques Symbolism and Practicality

6. 1) RESERVOIRS AND TANKS

7. There are water tanks at  different levels   which provide water to different category of people at the same time! The water tank at the highest level is meant for the monks or the teachers . 2 nd Lower are reserved for the disciples of the monks. 3 rd Lower are for the business class or traders. The lowest are for the animals to drink from during summer month. All these water tanks used to be covered with wooden lids , which are no longer present. Observe the outflow channels at each level, which lead the excess water into the next water tank and  not a drop must be wasted!

8. 2) Channel System The channels carved in the floor drain the water  away from the steps , helping them to keep dry as far as possible!

9. They even made  channels inside the caves  along its wall to channel water to the tanks.

10. 3) WATER DISTRIBUTTION Water channels  outside the cave  lead the fresh rain water to the water cisterns even now!

11. 4) RAINWATER HARVESTING TECHNIQUES When it rains, these water channels do not allow the water to fall on the entrance of the cave and drain them properly for storage inside the water cisterns!

12. 5) SYMBOLISM AND PURITY Spiritual importance of water Buddhist teachings Renewal Cycle of life

13. (II) Conservation and Importance The Kanheri water management system not only highlights the technological prowess of ancient Indian engineers but also shows the importance of sustainable practices in historical contexts. Shows the vision of ancient India, foresight and planning of its builders who integrated environmental considerations with societal needs