Farmer working on his water wheel (ചക്രം)

uploaded by Arayil September 12, 2008 at 06:28 pm
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(ചക്രം), Chakram, a traditional irrigation method, mainly used in kuttanaad region.

A simple device usually made of teak , has seven or more planks fixed on a circular framework.

Rotating larger Chakrams require two or more people.

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Title: Farmer working on his water wheel (ചക്രം)
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Created: Fri, 09/12/2008 - 6:28pm
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gerrypopplestone

Dear Arayil,

I'm writing a piece on Indian agriculture!  I would like use more of your photos if you have any on farming, in a day or two, when I finish it!  I will contact again!

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nisha thomas

hi

i am doing my masters thesis on 'architectural responses to monsoon in kerala'. can i use this picture of yours in my report?

thank you

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P Das

hello

the picture is tagged with a creative commons license, and you are free to use it with appropriate attribution.

regards and best wishes

P Das

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