In today's era, people like to drink cold water from closed bottles and refrigerators, but earthen pots i.e. Desi fridges have been used for centuries to keep water cool. In this modern era, pot is becoming popular once again. Therefore, an increase in the demand for pots is being seen in Aligarh these days. Now people are becoming health conscious and are looking for an alternative to cold water from the fridge in natural ways. That is why, an increase in the demand for earthen pots is being seen at the beginning of the increasing summer season. Shops of pots are decorated on the roadside at many places in Aligarh city.

Earthen pots have many beneficial properties.

Dr. Tajuddin of the Ayush Department of Aligarh District Hospital, while giving information, said that in the summer season, earthen pot or matka is full of many beneficial properties. These earthen pots also have a positive effect on the environment. These earthen pots provide a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to plastic bottles or other disposable containers. Soil naturally filters water. Earthen pots absorb heat and release it slowly, which also helps in cooling the surrounding environment.

There are many minerals in the water of the pot.

He said that these earthen pots do not contaminate the soil when they are destroyed. Also, the impurities of water in the pot are removed. The body gets a lot of minerals in the water of the pot, which are beneficial for the body. Apart from this, drinking water from the pot provides relief from diseases like constipation, and acidity. That is why, drinking water from earthen pots is beneficial from a health point of view.

What is the price

These days, very beautiful earthen pots of all sizes, small and big, are available in the market. If we talk about the price of these earthen pots, then a 2-liter pot costs 40 rupees, a 5-liter pot costs ₹ 60 and a 25-liter pot costs 250 rupees. People are liking it very much and are buying these pots in large numbers.

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