Laasya Shekhar

In photos: How temple tanks are helping Chennai conserve rain water

During the monsoon, temple tanks in Chennai fill to the brim with water, helping in groundwater recharge.

Posted on 21 Aug, 2019 03:05 PM

Besides showcasing the architectural expertise and aesthetics of their time, temple tanks also play an extremely important role as water storage systems in Chennai.

Parthasarathy temple in Triplicane has the biggest tank. Recently, volunteers belonging to the Central Industrial Security Force cleaned the tank. Pic: Laasya Shekhar

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