Following are the traditional methods of water harvesting in Rajasthan:

• Khadin: It is a temporary pond made of soil which is made below a slope. Two sides are surrounded by clay walls and third side is surrounded by stone wall. Rainwater fills khadin with water. When khadin becomes dry, it is used for farming.
• Pond: Pond is another important traditional method of rainwater harvesting in Rajasthan. Separate ponds were made for men and women. There used to be a well at the centre of pond, and it was called beri. This is still in use at some places and facilitates in recharging the groundwater.
• Lake: There are many natural and artificial lakes in Rajasthan. Lakes also help in rainwater harvesting. The water from lake helps in recharging many aquifers like wells, baoli, tanka, etc.
• Baoli: Baolis are synonymous with Rajasthan. Steps were made for climbing down into a baoli. Many beautiful motifs were also made on baolis.
• Toba: Toba is a traditional method of water harvesting in the Thar desert. It is in the shape of nadi but is deeper than a nadi.