Several methods are used for lifting the water. The prevailing methods are the Persian Wheel, Mhote and the Picotin. The Persian Wheel: It is also known as ‘Rehat’ and is worked by bullocks, buffaloes or camels. Mhote: It is also worked by bullocks, moving up a sloping ramp to pull up a big leather bucket. Picotin: In this device a vertical pole is employed for balancing the bucket and the equivalent load fixed on either ends. It is also known as ‘Dhenkuli’.