Dakargaladhyaya
Dakargaladhyaya, also known as Jalargalashastra or Udakargala, is a chapter of Varahamihira’s Brihatsamhita concerned with the identification of water sources and the importance of water. The chapter records traditional observations relating to land, vegetation, soil conditions and other natural indicators associated with groundwater. The Ashtaadashi Project studies this material in relation to water-resource management in rural areas. Through OCR, textual comparison, proofreading and digital presentation, the project seeks to make the Dakargala tradition accessible for further research and public understanding.