temple tanks

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Scope note
In or near a temple complex, wells or reservoirs, typically below ground level, often a Hindu temple in India. The tanks serve for ritual bathing and purification, and also function as water sources for the community. They may take any of several forms and are known by various specific terms, depending upon their form and the language.
temple tanks
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025