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Temple Tanks of Tamilnadu–Conservation Significance
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Temple tanks of Tamilnadu have been briefly reviewed indicating their importance as reservoirs and as places of socio-cultural activity. Investigations on physico-chemical and biological factors have also been referred. Conservation significance of these temple tanks has been highlighted.
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Temple Tanks, Tamilnadu, Conservation Significance.
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