Meaning of NARRUKALA

NARRUKALA

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - நாருக்காலா

A seedbed or nursery bed from which young rice plants have been removed for transplanting. Example: In Tamil Nadu rice cultivation, after the 'nar' (young rice plants) are transplanted, the 'narrukkala' or nursery bed is left empty, awaiting the next batch of seedlings. This term reflects the cyclical nature of rice cultivation in Tamil Nadu, where seedbeds are prepared, seedlings are raised, and then transplanted to the main field, leaving the 'narrukkala' empty for future use.