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	{{short description\|Wells or reservoirs built as part of the temple complex near Indian temples}}		{{short description\|Wells or reservoirs built as part of the temple complex near Indian temples}}
			{{redirect\|Sarovar\|the hotel chain\|Sarovar Hotels & Resorts}}
	{{about\|a Temple tank\|\|Tank (disambiguation)}}		{{about\|a Temple tank\|\|Tank (disambiguation)}}
	[[File:Krishna Pushkarani - Hampi Ruins.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|upright\|Temple tank in [[Hampi]], Karnataka.]]		[[File:Krishna Pushkarani - Hampi Ruins.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|upright\|Temple tank in [[Hampi]], Karnataka.]]
	[[File:Temple tank in Bhoganandishvara group of temples at Chikkaballapur district.JPG\|thumb\|250px\|upright\|Temple tank in [[Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple]] at Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka.]]		[[File:Temple tank in Bhoganandishvara group of temples at Chikkaballapur district.JPG\|thumb\|250px\|upright\|Temple tank in [[Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple]] at Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka.]]
	'''Temple tanks''' are [[water well\|well]]s or [[reservoir]]s built as part of the temple complex near Indian temples. They are called pushkarini, kalyani, kunda, sarovara, tirtha, talab, pukhuri, ambalakkuḷam, etc. in different languages and regions of [[India]]. Some tanks are said to cure various diseases and maladies when bathed in.<ref>{{cite web		'''Temple tanks''' are [[water well\|well]]s or [[reservoir]]s built as part of the temple complex near Indian temples. They are called pushkarini, kalyani, kunda, sarovara, [[Theertham\|tirtha]], talab, pukhuri, ambalakkuḷam, etc. in different languages and regions of [[India]]. Some tanks are said to cure various diseases and maladies when bathed in.<ref>{{cite web
	\|url=http://www.indiantemples.com/suntemple.html		\|url=http://www.indiantemples.com/suntemple.html
	\|title=Sun Temples in India		\|title=Sun Temples in India
	\|access-date=2007-02-24		\|access-date=2007-02-24
	}}</ref> It is possible that these are cultural remnants of structures such as the [[Great Bath, Mohenjo-daro\|Great Bath]] of [[Mohenjo-daro]] or [[Dholavira]],<ref name=news>{{Cite journal\|~~first=Suichi\|last~~=Takezawa\|journal=~~The Diverse Architectural World~~ of ~~the Indian Sub-Continent~~\|volume=~~III~~\|url=http://news-sv.aij.or.jp/jabs/s1/jabs0208-019.pdf\|title=Stepwells -Cosmology of Subterranean Architecture as seen in Adalaj\|access-date=2009-11-18}}</ref> which was part of the [[Indus Valley civilization]]. Some are [[stepwell]]s with many steps at the sides.		}}</ref> It is possible that these are cultural remnants of structures such as the [[Great Bath, Mohenjo-daro\|Great Bath]] of [[Mohenjo-daro]] or [[Dholavira]],<ref name=news>{{Cite journal \|author=Shuichi Takezawa \|journal=Journal of Architecture and Building Science \|volume=117 \|issue=1492 \|date=August 2002 \|page=24 \|url=http://news-sv.aij.or.jp/jabs/s1/jabs0208-019.pdf \|title=Stepwells – Cosmology of Subterranean Architecture as seen in Adalaj\|access-date=2009-11-18}}</ref> which was part of the [[Indus Valley civilization]]. Some are [[stepwell]]s with many steps at the sides.

	==Tank design==		==Tank design==
	Since ancient times, the design of water storage has been important in India's temple architecture, especially in western India where dry and monsoon seasons alternate. Temple tank design became an art form in itself.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/Culture/Archit/Stepw.html \|title=Architecture - Stepwells \|access-date=2007-01-09}}</ref> An example of the art of tank design is the large, geometrically spectacular Stepped Tank at the Royal Center at the ruins of [[Vijayanagara]], the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, surrounding the modern town of [[Hampi]]. It is lined with green [[diorite]] and has no [[Plumbing fixture#Inlets and drains\|drain]]. It was filled by [[aqueduct (water supply)\|aqueduct]].<ref>{{cite web		Since ancient times, the design of water storage has been important in India's temple architecture, especially in western India where dry and monsoon seasons alternate. Temple tank design became an art form in itself.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/Culture/Archit/Stepw.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991006065419/http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/Culture/Archit/Stepw.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=October 6, 1999 \|title=Architecture - Stepwells \|access-date=2007-01-09}}</ref> An example of the art of tank design is the large, geometrically spectacular Stepped Tank at the Royal Center at the ruins of [[Vijayanagara]], the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, surrounding the modern town of [[Hampi]]. It is lined with green [[diorite]] and has no [[Plumbing fixture#Inlets and drains\|drain]]. It was filled by [[aqueduct (water supply)\|aqueduct]].<ref>{{cite web
	\|url=http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/india/hampi/lt01.html \|title=Great Tank \|publisher=art-and-archaeology \|access-date=2007-01-13}}</ref>		\|url=http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/india/hampi/lt01.html \|title=Great Tank \|publisher=art-and-archaeology \|access-date=2007-01-13}}</ref>

	The tanks are used for ritual cleansing and during rites of consecration. The water in the tank is deemed to be sacred water from the [[Ganges River]].<ref>{{cite book \| first= Binda\| last= Thapar \| year= 2004 \| title= Introduction to Indian Architecture \| publisher= Periplus Editions \| location=Singapore \| pages= 43 \| isbn= 0-7946-0011-5}}</ref>		The tanks are used for ritual cleansing and during rites of consecration. The water in the tank is deemed to be [[Sacred waters\|sacred water]] from the [[Ganges River]].<ref>{{cite book \| first= Binda\| last= Thapar \| year= 2004 \| title= Introduction to Indian Architecture \| publisher= Periplus Editions \| location=Singapore \| pages= 43 \| isbn= 0-7946-0011-5}}</ref>

	==Stepwell==		==Stepwell==
	In India, a [[stepwell]] is a deep masonry well with steps going down to the water level in the well. It is called a ''vav'' in west India and a ''baoli'' in north India. Some were built by kings and were richly ornamented.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.indoarch.org/arch_glossary.php \|title=Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent - glossary \|access-date=2006-12-18}}</ref> They often were built by nobility, some being for secular use from which anyone could obtain water.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.rainwaterharvesting.org/Rural/Traditional2.htm#Kere \|title= Vav / vavdi / Baoli / Bavadi - Traditional stepwells \|access-date=2006-12-19}}</ref>		In India, a [[stepwell]] is a deep masonry well with steps going down to the water level in the well. It is called a ''vav'' in west India and a ''baoli'' in north India. Some were built by kings and were richly ornamented.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.indoarch.org/arch_glossary.php \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031121114804/http://www.indoarch.org/arch_glossary.php \|url-status=usurped \|archive-date=November 21, 2003 \|title=Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent - glossary \|access-date=2006-12-18}}</ref> They often were built by nobility, some being for secular use from which anyone could obtain water.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.rainwaterharvesting.org/Rural/Traditional2.htm#Kere \|title= Vav / vavdi / Baoli / Bavadi - Traditional stepwells \|access-date=2006-12-19}}</ref>

	~~== Haridra Nadhi ==~~
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	~~Mannargudi.jpg\|Haridra Nadhi, [[Mannargudi]]~~
	~~Haridra Nadhi.jpg\|Haridra Nadhi, [[Mannargudi]]~~
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	~~Haridra Nadhi, tank of the [[Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi]], is one of the largest temple tanks in [[India]]. It's in [[Mannargudi]], [[Thiruvarur District]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].~~

	~~The area of the temple tank is 23 acres (93,000 m<sup>2</sup>). It is also called Daughter of [[Kaveri river]].~~

	== Kalyani ==		== Kalyani ==
	'''Kalyani''', also called '''''~~pushkarni~~''''', are ancient [[Hindu]] stepped [[bathing]] wells.		'''Kalyani''', also called '''''pushkarani''''', are ancient [[Hindu]] stepped [[bathing]] wells.

	These wells were typically built near [[Hindu temple]]s to accommodate bathing and cleansing activities before prayer. They are also used for immersion of [[Ganesha]] idols during [[Ganesha Chaturthi]].		These wells were typically built near [[Hindu temple]]s to accommodate bathing and cleansing activities before prayer. They are also used for immersion of [[Ganesha]] idols during [[Ganesha Chaturthi]].

	==~~Sarovar~~==		== Sikhism ==
	In [[Sikhism]] temple tanks are called ~~"Sarovar"~~.<ref name="Harban Singh 1998">{{cite book ~~\|title=Encyclopedia of Sikhism~~ \|author=Harban Singh ~~\| year=1998 \|publisher= Punjabi University~~ \|url=http://www.advancedcentrepunjabi.org/eos/SAROVAR.html \|isbn=978-81-7380-530-1 \|pages=71}}</ref>		In [[Sikhism]], temple tanks are called ''sarovar'' (Punjabi: ਸਰੋਵਰ ''sarōvara'').<ref name="Harban Singh 1998">{{cite book \|author=Harban Singh \|url=http://www.advancedcentrepunjabi.org/eos/SAROVAR.html \|title=Encyclopedia of Sikhism \|publisher=Punjabi University \|year=1998 \|isbn=978-81-7380-530-1 \|pages=71}}</ref> They are also known as ''talab''.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Walia \|first=Varinder \|date=11 July 2005 \|title=Frescoes in ancient Hindu temple damaged \|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050712/main7.htm \|access-date=16 March 2026 \|work=The Tribune}}</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Sarovar and the Golden Temple.jpg\|Sarovar at the [[Sikhism\|Sikh]] [[Harmandir Sahib]], the "Golden Temple" at [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab, India\|Punjab]]		File:Sarovar and the Golden Temple.jpg\|Sarovar at the [[Sikhism\|Sikh]] [[Harmandir Sahib]], the "Golden Temple" at [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab, India\|Punjab]]
	File:Temple tank (kalyani) at the Chennakeshava temple in Belur.jpg\|A temple tank at [[Chennakesava Temple]] in [[Belur, Karnataka]].		File:Temple tank (kalyani) at the Chennakeshava temple in Belur.jpg\|A temple tank at [[Chennakeshava Temple, Belur\|Chennakesava Temple]] in [[Belur, Karnataka]].
	File:Kusuma Sarovar Ghat.jpg\|Kusuma Sarovar Ghat in [[Mathura district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]		File:Kusuma Sarovar Ghat.jpg\|Kusuma Sarovar Ghat in [[Mathura district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]
	File:Hoysala Stepped Well (Pushkarni) at Hulikere.jpg\|Hoysala stepped temple tank at Hulikere, [[Karnataka]]		File:Hoysala Stepped Well (Pushkarni) at Hulikere.jpg\|Hoysala stepped temple tank at Hulikere, [[Karnataka]]
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	File:Kalyani-upper-ahobilam.jpg\|Temple tank, [[Andhra Pradesh]]		File:Kalyani-upper-ahobilam.jpg\|Temple tank, [[Andhra Pradesh]]
	File:Boroli Temple Complex7.jpg\|Example of a [[Shiva]] temple in a tank ([[Baroli Temples]])		File:Boroli Temple Complex7.jpg\|Example of a [[Shiva]] temple in a tank ([[Baroli Temples]])
			File:Bhaktapur Garudh Kundal 18.jpg\|Garuda Kunda in [[Bhaktapur]], [[Nepal]]
			File:Godawari Temple, Godawari Mela1.jpg\|Godawari Kunda, [[Godawari, Lalitpur\|Godawari]], Nepal
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	* [[Ghat]]		* [[Ghat]]
	* [[Baray]]		* [[Baray]]
			* [[Tank cascade system]] (Sri Lanka)
			* [[Sacred waters]]
			* [[Stepwell]]
			* [[Gauri Kund]]

	==~~Notes~~==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

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	==External links==		==External links==
	{{commons category\|Kalyani (temple tank)}}		{{commons category\|Kalyani (temple tank)}}
	* ENVIS Centre for Conservation of Ecological Heritage and Sacred Sites of India: ''[http://ecoheritage.cpreec.org/innerpageof.php?$mFJyBfKPkEB Sacred Waterbodies of India]''		* ENVIS Centre for Conservation of Ecological Heritage and Sacred Sites of India: ''[http://ecoheritage.cpreec.org/innerpageof.php?$mFJyBfKPkEB Sacred Waterbodies of India] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806022009/http://ecoheritage.cpreec.org/innerpageof.php?$mFJyBfKPkEB \|date=2016-08-06 }}''

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	}}</ref> It is possible that these are cultural remnants of structures such as the [[Great Bath, Mohenjo-daro\|Great Bath]] of [[Mohenjo-daro]] or [[Dholavira]],<ref name=news>{{Cite ~~web~~\|first=Suichi\|last=Takezawa\|journal=The Diverse Architectural World of ~~The~~ Indian Sub-Continent\|volume=III\|url=http://news-sv.aij.or.jp/jabs/s1/jabs0208-019.~~pdf\|format=~~pdf\|title=Stepwells -Cosmology of Subterranean Architecture as seen in Adalaj\|access-date=2009-11-18}}</ref> which was part of the [[Indus Valley ~~Civilization~~]]. Some are [[stepwell]]s with many steps at the sides.		}}</ref> It is possible that these are cultural remnants of structures such as the [[Great Bath, Mohenjo-daro\|Great Bath]] of [[Mohenjo-daro]] or [[Dholavira]],<ref name=news>{{Cite journal\|first=Suichi\|last=Takezawa\|journal=The Diverse Architectural World of the Indian Sub-Continent\|volume=III\|url=http://news-sv.aij.or.jp/jabs/s1/jabs0208-019.pdf\|title=Stepwells -Cosmology of Subterranean Architecture as seen in Adalaj\|access-date=2009-11-18}}</ref> which was part of the [[Indus Valley civilization]]. Some are [[stepwell]]s with many steps at the sides.

	==Tank design==		==Tank design==
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	Mannargudi.jpg\|[[Haridra Nadhi]], [[Mannargudi]]		Mannargudi.jpg\|Haridra Nadhi, [[Mannargudi]]
	Haridra Nadhi.jpg\|[[Haridra Nadhi]], [[Mannargudi]]		Haridra Nadhi.jpg\|Haridra Nadhi, [[Mannargudi]]
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	[[Haridra Nadhi]], tank of the [[Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi]], is one of the largest temple tanks in [[India]]. It's in [[Mannargudi]], [[Thiruvarur District]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].		Haridra Nadhi, tank of the [[Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi]], is one of the largest temple tanks in [[India]]. It's in [[Mannargudi]], [[Thiruvarur District]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].

	The area of the temple tank is 23 acres (93,000 m<sup>2</sup>). It is also called Daughter of [[Kaveri river]].		The area of the temple tank is 23 acres (93,000 m<sup>2</sup>). It is also called Daughter of [[Kaveri river]].
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	File:Sarovar and the Golden Temple.jpg\|Sarovar at the [[Sikhism\|Sikh]] [[Harmandir Sahib]], the "Golden Temple" at [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab, India\|Punjab]]		File:Sarovar and the Golden Temple.jpg\|Sarovar at the [[Sikhism\|Sikh]] [[Harmandir Sahib]], the "Golden Temple" at [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab, India\|Punjab]]
	File:Temple tank (kalyani) at the Chennakeshava temple in Belur.jpg\|A temple tank at [[Chennakesava Temple]] in [[Belur, Karnataka]].		File:Temple tank (kalyani) at the Chennakeshava temple in Belur.jpg\|A temple tank at [[Chennakesava Temple]] in [[Belur, Karnataka]].
	File:Kusuma Sarovar Ghat.jpg\|Kusuma Sarovar Ghat at [[~~Vrindavan~~]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]		File:Kusuma Sarovar Ghat.jpg\|Kusuma Sarovar Ghat in [[Mathura district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]
	File:Hoysala Stepped Well (Pushkarni) at Hulikere.jpg\|Hoysala stepped temple tank at Hulikere, [[Karnataka]]		File:Hoysala Stepped Well (Pushkarni) at Hulikere.jpg\|Hoysala stepped temple tank at Hulikere, [[Karnataka]]
	File:Shravanabelagola2007 - 05.jpg\|Tank at [[Shravanabelagola]], Karnataka		File:Shravanabelagola2007 - 05.jpg\|Tank at [[Shravanabelagola]], Karnataka

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{{short description|Wells or reservoirs built as part of the temple complex near Indian temples}}
{{about|a Temple tank||Tank (disambiguation)}}
[[File:Krishna Pushkarani - Hampi Ruins.jpg|thumb|250px|upright|Temple tank in [[Hampi]], Karnataka.]]
[[File:Temple tank in Bhoganandishvara group of temples at Chikkaballapur district.JPG|thumb|250px|upright|Temple tank in [[Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple]] at Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka.]]
'''Temple tanks''' are [[water well|well]]s or [[reservoir]]s built as part of the temple complex near Indian temples. They are called pushkarini, kalyani, kunda, sarovara, tirtha, talab, pukhuri, ambalakkuḷam, etc. in different languages and regions of [[India]]. Some tanks are said to cure various diseases and maladies when bathed in.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.indiantemples.com/suntemple.html
|title=Sun Temples in India
|access-date=2007-02-24
}}</ref> It is possible that these are cultural remnants of structures such as the [[Great Bath, Mohenjo-daro|Great Bath]] of [[Mohenjo-daro]] or [[Dholavira]],<ref name=news>{{Cite web|first=Suichi|last=Takezawa|journal=The Diverse Architectural World of The Indian Sub-Continent|volume=III|url=http://news-sv.aij.or.jp/jabs/s1/jabs0208-019.pdf|format=pdf|title=Stepwells -Cosmology of Subterranean Architecture as seen in Adalaj|access-date=2009-11-18}}</ref> which was part of the [[Indus Valley Civilization]]. Some are [[stepwell]]s with many steps at the sides.

==Tank design==
Since ancient times, the design of water storage has been important in India's temple architecture, especially in western India where dry and monsoon seasons alternate. Temple tank design became an art form in itself.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/Culture/Archit/Stepw.html |title=Architecture - Stepwells |access-date=2007-01-09}}</ref> An example of the art of tank design is the large, geometrically spectacular Stepped Tank at the Royal Center at the ruins of [[Vijayanagara]], the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, surrounding the modern town of [[Hampi]]. It is lined with green [[diorite]] and has no [[Plumbing fixture#Inlets and drains|drain]]. It was filled by [[aqueduct (water supply)|aqueduct]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/india/hampi/lt01.html |title=Great Tank |publisher=art-and-archaeology |access-date=2007-01-13}}</ref>

The tanks are used for ritual cleansing and during rites of consecration. The water in the tank is deemed to be sacred water from the [[Ganges River]].<ref>{{cite book | first= Binda| last= Thapar | year= 2004 | title= Introduction to Indian Architecture | publisher= Periplus Editions | location=Singapore | pages= 43 | isbn= 0-7946-0011-5}}</ref>

==Stepwell==
In India, a [[stepwell]] is a deep masonry well with steps going down to the water level in the well. It is called a ''vav'' in west India and a ''baoli'' in north India. Some were built by kings and were richly ornamented.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indoarch.org/arch_glossary.php |title=Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent - glossary |access-date=2006-12-18}}</ref> They often were built by nobility, some being for secular use from which anyone could obtain water.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rainwaterharvesting.org/Rural/Traditional2.htm#Kere |title= Vav / vavdi / Baoli / Bavadi - Traditional stepwells |access-date=2006-12-19}}</ref>

== Haridra Nadhi ==
{| class="toccolours" style="float:right; margin:0 0 1em 1em;"
! style="background:#f8eaba; text-align:center;"|Haridra Nadhi
|-
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<gallery>
Mannargudi.jpg|[[Haridra Nadhi]], [[Mannargudi]]
Haridra Nadhi.jpg|[[Haridra Nadhi]], [[Mannargudi]]
</gallery>
|-
|}
[[Haridra Nadhi]], tank of the [[Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi]], is one of the largest temple tanks in [[India]]. It's in [[Mannargudi]], [[Thiruvarur District]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].

The area of the temple tank is 23 acres (93,000 m<sup>2</sup>). It is also called Daughter of [[Kaveri river]].

== Kalyani ==
'''Kalyani''', also called '''''pushkarni''''', are ancient [[Hindu]] stepped [[bathing]] wells.

These wells were typically built near [[Hindu temple]]s to accommodate bathing and cleansing activities before prayer. They are also used for immersion of [[Ganesha]] idols during [[Ganesha Chaturthi]].

==Sarovar==
In [[Sikhism]] temple tanks are called "Sarovar".<ref name="Harban Singh 1998">{{cite book |title=Encyclopedia of Sikhism |author=Harban Singh | year=1998 |publisher= Punjabi University |url=http://www.advancedcentrepunjabi.org/eos/SAROVAR.html |isbn=978-81-7380-530-1 |pages=71}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Sarovar and the Golden Temple.jpg|Sarovar at the [[Sikhism|Sikh]] [[Harmandir Sahib]], the "Golden Temple" at [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
File:Temple tank (kalyani) at the Chennakeshava temple in Belur.jpg|A temple tank at [[Chennakesava Temple]] in [[Belur, Karnataka]].
File:Kusuma Sarovar Ghat.jpg|Kusuma Sarovar Ghat at [[Vrindavan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]
File:Hoysala Stepped Well (Pushkarni) at Hulikere.jpg|Hoysala stepped temple tank at Hulikere, [[Karnataka]]
File:Shravanabelagola2007 - 05.jpg|Tank at [[Shravanabelagola]], Karnataka
File:Mahanandi-pushkarini4.JPG|Large kalyani at [[Mahanandi]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
File:Trikuteshwara well.JPG|Well at [[Trikuteshwara]] temple, [[Gadag]], Karnataka
File:Pond Siva temple Kottakkal.jpg|Pond at Shiva temple near [[Kottakkal]], [[Kerala]]
File:Temple pond on way to Thiruvalllur.jpg|Temple pond on way to Thiruvalllur, Tamil Nadu
File:Chidambaram Nataraja temple tank.JPG|Tank at [[Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram|Thillai Nataraja Temple]], [[Chidambaram]], Tamil Nadu
File:Pushkarini at Simhachalam.jpg|Pushkarini at [[Simhachalam]]
File:Yaganti.jpg|[[Yaganti]] Tank in [[Andhra Pradesh]]
File:Kalyani-upper-ahobilam.jpg|Temple tank, [[Andhra Pradesh]]
File:Boroli Temple Complex7.jpg|Example of a [[Shiva]] temple in a tank ([[Baroli Temples]])
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[Brahma Sarovar]]
* [[Ghat]]
* [[Baray]]

==Notes==
{{reflist}}

==Further reading==
* C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre (2002). ''Sacred tanks of South India''. pp. 328.

==External links==
{{commons category|Kalyani (temple tank)}}
* ENVIS Centre for Conservation of Ecological Heritage and Sacred Sites of India: ''[http://ecoheritage.cpreec.org/innerpageof.php?$mFJyBfKPkEB Sacred Waterbodies of India]''

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