Meaning of MANAVARI

MANAVARI

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - மானாவாரி

A type of paddy or rice cultivation that relies solely on rainwater, without any artificial irrigation. Example: The farmers in the rain-fed regions of Tamil Nadu practiced 'manavari' cultivation, depending on the monsoon rains for their crops. This term highlights the dependence of agriculture on natural rainfall in certain parts of Tamil Nadu. 'Manavari' cultivation is often associated with dryland farming and the cultivation of drought-resistant crops.