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Ancient Dowsing Techniques for Finding Water: A Global Comparison

Discover the ancient practice of dowsing to locate water sources with metal hooks, pendulums, and natural materials. Explore Indian dowsing methods like using neem sticks and coconuts. Discuss dowsing's global prevalence, relevance of local knowledge, and potential for groundwater management.

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Ancient Dowsing Techniques for Finding Water: A Global Comparison

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  1. Local knowledge A long history of dowsing Discussion questions

  2. There are many techniques to find water with ‘divining’ instruments – metal hooks, pendulums, olive branches, willow branches etc.This ancient methods – which are widespread – are called ‘dowsing’.Here are some examples from India.

  3. Using a neem stick to find water

  4. Or locating groundwater with the help of coconuts First the skin of the coconut is removed

  5. Walking around with coconut to find water

  6. Coconut points up when water is present

  7. Discussion questions • These dowsing techniques come from India: are similar techniques used in your area? • How widespread are they? Are there good/ bad experiences? • What does this tell us on the importance of local knowledge? • Could we and should we engage local dowsers in local groundwater management?

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