Matka Water Health Benefits: In Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh, the heat has started showing its anger in the month of March itself. As the temperature increases, people want to get relief by drinking cold water. But due to the fear of power cuts and high electricity bills, the use of refrigerator gets limited in many homes.

In such a situation, people have once again started remembering the old fashioned desi fridge i.e. earthen pot. The special thing is that this pot is available for just Rs 130 to 150 and keeps the water cold without electricity.

Demand for clay pots increased in the markets
With the increase in summer, the sale of earthen pots has also increased rapidly in the markets of Sidhi. A lot of them are being purchased in the main market of the city and around Gandhi Square. Artisans are also continuously preparing pots of new designs by carving clay. This time beautiful carvings and designs have been made on many pitchers, which people are liking a lot.

Matkas also come from Umaria and Shahdol
Local shopkeeper Romi Prajapati says that every year the demand for earthen pots suddenly increases during the summer season. A large number of pots are procured not only from Sidhi but also from Umaria and Shahdol. He says that since ancient times, earthen pitchers have been used to keep water cool. The designs may have changed, but their coolness is still the same.

One pot can be made in 8 to 10 days
Potter Santosh Prajapati says that making clay pots is not an easy task. For this a special type of clay is used. First of all the soil is crushed thoroughly and made fine. Then it is soaked in water and shaped on a wheel. After this the pots are cooked in fire and then the final shape is given by making colors and designs on them. The entire process takes about 8 to 10 days. Now a tap or tap is also fitted in some pots, which makes it easier to draw water.

This work has been going on for generations
Potter Fuljhaniya Prajapati tells that her family has been making pottery for many generations. Even though electric refrigerators have arrived these days, the demand for earthen pots has still not ended. This desi fridge is usually being sold for Rs 130 to 150 in the markets of Sidhi.

Pot water is also beneficial for health
According to experts, water from earthen pitcher is also considered good for health. This water cools the body naturally and provides relief from heat. This is the reason why even in the era of modern fridge, desi fridge i.e. earthen pot still remains the first choice of people.