Forwarded to the Portal by: Mallikarjuna Hosapalya DHANYA , an NGO from Tumkur, is putting in efforts for rejuvenation of Talaparige's. As a mark of rejuvenation, a one day workshop is fixed on August 10th 2008 at Madhugiri of Tumkur district. A book on 'Culture of Talaparige' is also being released on the same day. The aim of this workshop is, to bring users of Talaparige, government representatives, media people, social workers and others on one platform to share ideas and discuss about the issue. Talapariges are unique traditional water bodies for conservation of water. They are usually seen in tank bed and above, tank command area and on the banks of big streams and rivers. You can read more about Talapariges on the India Water Portal here:Nature's science and art of water management From ancient times these provide water for irrigation, human and animal consumption. These structures which have a holy cultural heritage are marching towards extinction. The book being released will cover information on Tumkur, Kolar, Chitradurga and Koppal area talaparige system. This book is the first of its kind on Talaparige. For more details regarding the workshop contact: Mallikarjuna Hosapalya Ph- 93421 84855 Email , mallikarjuna.hosapalya@gmail.com talaparige@gmail.com