Naula Maths

group Activity
INTRODUCTION
Water is the most precious resource on earth, that’s
why we have a life on Earth. Since, it is required for
almost all activities we do, there are plenty of
preservation methods for water. Traditionally, local
communities felt their right of ownership for natural
water resources and managed on their own. This sense
of authority enabled them in building their own water
harvesting systems which have been very fruitful and
low maintenance. These methods exist in all of India
ranging from Western Himalayas to the islands in the
south.
 Naula
Western Himalayas have also
shown a great example of the
same, which is known as
‘Naula’, mostly present in the
Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
A Naula is a naturally-occurring
water aquifer.
HOW NAULA WORKS:
• Naula is a stone-lined tank
which catches dripping water
from springs and streams. It
appears to be as a temple and is
considered like one too. Naula
have been considered as sacred
in Uttarakhand’s tradition and
culture.
 Why Naula?
Naulas were designed to collect water from
subterranean seepages or springs and are used to
meet domestic water needs by the local
communities. Sustainability was an important
factor in old times; local people thought about
preserving water for future use and would restrict
exploiting the water. Naulas would have
surrounding walls joined with a tomb like
structure on top, resembling a temple with a small
entrance. This small entry to the Naula would
restrict animals to go in and ensured a single
person entering the Naula at a time.
 More about Naula
Naulas were worshipped by local communities
maintaining it, as it houses a resource ‘Water’
which signifies life. It was worshipped on all
major celebrations in these villages of
Uttarakhand. The origin of Naulas is about a 100
years ago, and they continue to serve their
purpose. People in the Himalayas discovered
muddy soil called ‘gajaar’ or ‘simaar’ in local
language. This was the area which was low lying
and water would accumulate here when a hole was
dig. This water was tested for a year, if it would
stay, then Naulas would be built.
IMPORTANT ELEMENTS:

Carvings of Lord Vishnu

or any local deity can be
seen in the interiors of
Naula, which gives its
piousness.
 Conclusion
Now most of the villages today are
using the distributed water system
and have Naulas merely as a
summer spot for cool. Though
some villages are still dependent
on these water systems, the essence
is lost as building and maintaining
these structures has been forgotten.
Naulas signify sustainability and
ownership of our resources which
lacks now as the precious resource
can now be bought!
MODEL MADE WITH LEGOS
MODEL NAULA

Exterior of the Naula Interior of the naula

MATHMATICAL PROCESS USED

• While making the model accurate measurements were taken using a scale
• Perimeter and Area concepts were used as well
• Concentric squares were used for making the interior of the naula
Made by:
Anish
Bhuvan