{"id":10063,"date":"2026-02-22T23:24:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T17:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/?page_id=10063"},"modified":"2026-03-17T21:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:05:39","slug":"organic-farming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/ta\/organic-farming\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic Farming"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10063\" class=\"elementor elementor-10063\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61f6291 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent \" data-id=\"61f6291\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2daf368 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2daf368\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\r\n<meta name=\"viewport\" 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\u0bb5\u0bc7\u0bb3\u0bbe\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0bae\u0bc8<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h1 class=\"hero-title\">Growing with<br><em>Nature<\/em><\/h1>\r\n      <span class=\"hero-title-ta\">\u0b87\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bcb\u0b9f\u0bc1 \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bae\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n      <p class=\"hero-sub\">Chemical-free, soil-first farming across <strong>Kalampattu village, Vellore<\/strong> \u2014 demonstrating how degraded land can be restored into a biodiverse, productive organic ecosystem through natural farming techniques.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"hero-stats\">\r\n      <div class=\"hstat\"><span class=\"hstat-val\">500<em>+<\/em><\/span><span class=\"hstat-label\">Farmers Trained<\/span><span class=\"hstat-ta\">\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd \u0baa\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b9a\u0bbf \u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0ba9\u0bb0\u0bcd<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"hstat\"><span class=\"hstat-val\">3<\/span><span class=\"hstat-label\">Acres, Est. 2012<\/span><span class=\"hstat-ta\">\u0b8f\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb0\u0bcd \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u00b7 2012<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"hstat\"><span class=\"hstat-val\">Zero<\/span><span class=\"hstat-label\">Chemicals Used<\/span><span class=\"hstat-ta\">\u0bb0\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0baf\u0ba9\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bcd\u0bb2\u0bbe\u0ba4<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"hstat\"><span class=\"hstat-val\">10,000<em>+<\/em><\/span><span class=\"hstat-label\">Coconuts \/ Year<\/span><span class=\"hstat-ta\">\u0ba4\u0bc7\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bcd \/ \u0b86\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bc1<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"hstat\" style=\"border-color:rgba(245,200,66,.3);background:rgba(245,200,66,.08);\"><span class=\"hstat-val\" style=\"font-size:20px;\">\u2705 Certified<\/span><span class=\"hstat-label\">TN Govt Approved<\/span><span class=\"hstat-ta\">\u0b87\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8 \u0b9a\u0bbe\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bcd \u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1 \u0baa\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0ba3\u0bc8<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- WHAT WE DO -->\r\n  <section class=\"section\">\r\n    <div class=\"what-layout\">\r\n      <div class=\"what-img\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/572390432_1269377025221211_62080733343307850_n-scaled-e1772674342694.jpg\" alt=\"Organic farm Arivuthottam\">\r\n        <div class=\"what-img-badge\">\r\n          <span class=\"what-img-badge-val\">Est. <em>2012<\/em><\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"what-img-badge-label\">Kalampattu, Vellore<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"what-text\">\r\n        <div class=\"s-eye\"><span class=\"s-eye-line\"><\/span><span class=\"s-eye-text\">What We Do<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"s-title\">A Living Model of <em>Natural Farming<\/em><\/h2>\r\n        <span class=\"s-title-ta\">\u0b87\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8 \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0baf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0ba9\u0bcd \u0b89\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0bcb\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba9 \u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0bbf<\/span>\r\n        <p>Arivuthottam's organic farming programme began in <strong>2012<\/strong> when founder K. Senthamizh Selvan purchased three acres of degraded land near Latteri in Vellore district \u2014 land with only a few dying coconut and mango trees, poor soil fertility and limited irrigation.<\/p>\r\n        <p>Through consistent effort and natural farming practices, the land was <strong>gradually revived into a productive, biodiverse farm ecosystem<\/strong> \u2014 proving that degraded land can be restored without chemicals, and that organic farming can be both sustainable and profitable.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"what-objectives\">\r\n          <div class=\"obj\"><span class=\"obj-icon\">\ud83c\udf31<\/span><div class=\"obj-text\"><strong>Promoting organic and sustainable agriculture<\/strong> \u2014 demonstrating chemical-free methods that restore soil health<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"obj\"><span class=\"obj-icon\">\ud83d\udd2c<\/span><div class=\"obj-text\"><strong>Demonstrating integrated farming models<\/strong> \u2014 combining crops, composting, water conservation and biodiversity<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"obj\"><span class=\"obj-icon\">\ud83d\udcda<\/span><div class=\"obj-text\"><strong>Educating farmers, students and consumers<\/strong> \u2014 thousands have visited to learn practical organic techniques<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"obj\"><span class=\"obj-icon\">\ud83c\udf3e<\/span><div class=\"obj-text\"><strong>Preserving traditional agricultural knowledge<\/strong> \u2014 keeping heirloom varieties, medicinal plants and indigenous practices alive<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- BEFORE & AFTER -->\r\n  <section class=\"section\">\r\n    <div class=\"s-eye\"><span class=\"s-eye-line\"><\/span><span class=\"s-eye-text\">The Transformation<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"s-title\">From Barren Land to <em>Biodiverse Farm<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <span class=\"s-title-ta\">\ucc99\ubc15\ud55c\u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0ba8\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc1 \u0b89\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc1\u0bb3\u0bcd\u0bb3 \u0baa\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0ba3\u0bc8\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc1<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"ba-layout\">\r\n      <div class=\"ba-card ba-before\">\r\n        <span class=\"ba-label\">2012 \u2014 When We Started \u00b7 \u0ba4\u0bca\u0b9f\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"ba-title\">The land as it was<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ba-list\">\r\n          <div class=\"ba-item\">Weak, dying coconut and mango trees<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ba-item\">Poor soil fertility with low organic matter<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ba-item\">Limited irrigation facilities<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ba-item\">Degraded, compacted, lifeless soil<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ba-item\">No biodiversity \u2014 minimal plant or insect life<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ba-card ba-after\">\r\n        <span class=\"ba-label\">Today \u2014 What It Became \u00b7 \u0b87\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bc1<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"ba-title\">The farm now<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ba-list\">\r\n          <div class=\"ba-item\">Thriving coconut trees producing 10,000+ coconuts annually<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ba-item\">Mango orchards yielding several tonnes per year<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ba-item\">Rich, fertile soil rebuilt through composting and vermiculture<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ba-item\">Diverse ecosystem \u2014 vegetables, fruits, herbs, medicinal plants<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ba-item\">A biodiversity-rich learning centre visited by thousands<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n  <!-- WHAT COMPRISES ARIVUTHOTTAM -->\r\n  <section class=\"section\">\r\n    <div class=\"s-eye\"><span class=\"s-eye-line\"><\/span><span class=\"s-eye-text\">What Comprises Arivuthottam<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"s-title\">Everything Inside the <em>Farm Garden<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <span class=\"s-title-ta\">\u0b85\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bcb\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bcd \u0b8e\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0ba9\u0ba4\u0bbe\u0ba9\u0bcd \u0b89\u0bb3\u0bcd\u0bb3\u0ba4\u0bc1?<\/span>\r\n    <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;\">\r\n      <div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\">\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\r\n          <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83c\udf38<\/span>\r\n          <div><div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">Multi-colour Fragrant Flower Garden<\/div><div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.5);line-height:1.65;\">Reception entrance welcomes guests with varieties of Rose, Jasmine, Juhi, Marigold, Hibiscus and many more \u2014 a feast to the eyes<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\r\n          <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83c\udf4a<\/span>\r\n          <div><div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">Rich Fruit Varieties<\/div><div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.5);line-height:1.65;\">Sapodilla, Orange, Sweet-lime, Papaya \u2014 rich in taste and packed with nutrition<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\r\n          <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83e\udd65<\/span>\r\n          <div><div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">Tall Coconut Trees<\/div><div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.5);line-height:1.65;\">With sweeter water and thick pulp \u2014 10,000+ coconuts harvested annually<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\r\n          <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83e\udd6d<\/span>\r\n          <div><div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">5+ Varieties of Mango<\/div><div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.5);line-height:1.65;\">Chubby, pulpy mango trees \u2014 5+ varieties \u2014 peaceful orchard for gatherings and events<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\r\n          <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83c\udf4b<\/span>\r\n          <div><div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">Ever Fragrant Lemon Trees<\/div><div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.5);line-height:1.65;\">Multi-purpose lemon trees adding fragrance and freshness throughout the farm<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\r\n          <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83c\udf33<\/span>\r\n          <div><div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">Multi-purpose Plantation Trees<\/div><div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.5);line-height:1.65;\">Sembaga, pavala malli and boomerang trees providing shade, fragrance and ecological value<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\">\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\r\n          <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83c\udf46<\/span>\r\n          <div><div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">Chemical-Free Vegetables<\/div><div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.5);line-height:1.65;\">12 years chemical-free \u2014 Egg Plant, Pigeon Peas, Lima Beans in production, plus brinjal, tomato, green chilli, ladies finger, sundakkai<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\r\n          <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/span>\r\n          <div><div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">100+ Medicinal Plant Varieties<\/div><div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.5);line-height:1.65;\">Neem, Tulsi, Toothuvalai, Vallaarai, Pirandai, Mudakkaruthan, Kalyana Murungai and 90+ more \u2014 a living pharmacy<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\r\n          <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83e\udeb1<\/span>\r\n          <div><div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">Traditional Manure Generation<\/div><div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.5);line-height:1.65;\">Vermicompost and Panchagavya natural fertiliser production \u2014 live demonstrations for visitors<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\r\n          <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83d\udca7<\/span>\r\n          <div><div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">Latest Drip Irrigation<\/div><div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.5);line-height:1.65;\">Fully installed modern drip irrigation system \u2014 maximising water efficiency across the entire farm<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\r\n          <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/span>\r\n          <div><div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">10,000 Betel Vines<\/div><div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.5);line-height:1.65;\">Specially shaped canopy of 10,000 betel vines \u2014 20 people can sit comfortably beneath it<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(45,106,45,.06),rgba(45,106,45,.02));border:1px solid rgba(45,106,45,.15);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 20px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\">\r\n          <span style=\"font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83e\ude91<\/span>\r\n          <div><div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">100+ Member Seating Capacity<\/div><div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.5);line-height:1.65;\">Fully equipped arrangement to sit and discuss in the lap of nature for <strong style=\"color:var(--leaf);\">100+ members<\/strong> \u2014 with delicious traditional food arranged when necessary<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- CERTIFICATION -->\r\n  <section class=\"section\">\r\n    <div class=\"s-eye\"><span class=\"s-eye-line\"><\/span><span class=\"s-eye-text\">Certification & Recognition<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"s-title\">Tamil Nadu Government <em>Approved<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <span class=\"s-title-ta\">\u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bcd\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bc1 \u0b85\u0bb0\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0bb2\u0bcd \u0b85\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc0\u0b95\u0bb0\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f \u0b87\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8 \u0baa\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0ba3\u0bc8<\/span>\r\n    <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-bottom:0;\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- Certification Card -->\r\n      <div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(45,106,45,.07),rgba(45,106,45,.03));border:2px solid rgba(45,106,45,.18);border-radius:20px;padding:36px 32px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:20px;\">\r\n        <div style=\"width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:16px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--leaf),var(--sprout));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:28px;flex-shrink:0;\">\u2705<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div style=\"font-size:9px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--leaf);margin-bottom:8px;\">Official Certification<\/div>\r\n          <div style=\"font-family:'Tiro Tamil',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:400;color:var(--soil);letter-spacing:-.3px;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1.2;\">Tamil Nadu Government Certified Organic Farm<\/div>\r\n          <div style=\"font-family:'Noto Serif Tamil',serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.4);margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.6;\">\u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bcd\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bc1 \u0b85\u0bb0\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0bb2\u0bcd \u0b9a\u0bbe\u0ba9\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bb4\u0bcd \u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1 \u0b87\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8 \u0bb5\u0bc7\u0bb3\u0bbe\u0ba3\u0bcd \u0baa\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0ba3\u0bc8<\/div>\r\n          <p style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.55);line-height:1.8;\">Arivuthottam is a <strong style=\"color:var(--leaf);font-weight:500;\">Tamil Nadu Government approved and certified organic farm<\/strong> \u2014 formally recognised for its commitment to chemical-free, sustainable agriculture. This certification validates our farming methods and gives consumers full confidence that all produce from Arivuthottam is genuinely organic.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- What Certification Means -->\r\n      <div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\">\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:20px 18px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;\">\r\n          <div style=\"width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(45,106,45,.08);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:18px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/div>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">Zero Synthetic Chemicals<\/div>\r\n            <div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.48);line-height:1.65;\">No synthetic fertilisers, pesticides or herbicides are used on any crop grown at Arivuthottam \u2014 verified and certified by the state authority.<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:20px 18px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;\">\r\n          <div style=\"width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(45,106,45,.08);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:18px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">State Government Recognised<\/div>\r\n            <div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.48);line-height:1.65;\">Formally approved by the Tamil Nadu state government \u2014 making Arivuthottam one of the certified model organic farms in Vellore district. <strong style=\"color:var(--leaf);\">Registration No: ORG-AC-2303-000568A<\/strong><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div style=\"background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(44,26,14,.08);border-radius:14px;padding:20px 18px;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;\">\r\n          <div style=\"width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(45,106,45,.08);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:18px;flex-shrink:0;\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67\u200d\ud83d\udc66<\/div>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--soil);margin-bottom:4px;\">Safe for Families<\/div>\r\n            <div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(44,26,14,.48);line-height:1.65;\">Certification means every vegetable, fruit and product from Arivuthottam is safe to eat \u2014 free from harmful chemical residues.<\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FARMING METHODS -->\r\n  <section class=\"section\">\r\n    <div class=\"s-eye\"><span class=\"s-eye-line\"><\/span><span class=\"s-eye-text\">Our Methods<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"s-title\">How We <em>Farm Naturally<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <span class=\"s-title-ta\">\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd \u0b8e\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0b9f\u0bbf \u0b87\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bbe\u0b95 \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bae\u0bcd \u0b9a\u0bc6\u0baf\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcb\u0bae\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"methods-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"method-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"method-icon\">\ud83e\udeb1<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"method-title\">Vermiculture & Composting<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"method-title-ta\">\u0bae\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc1\u0bb4\u0bc1 \u0b89\u0bb0\u0bae\u0bcd & \u0b95\u0bae\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcb\u0bb8\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"method-body\">Earthworm-based composting converts farm waste into rich, nutrient-dense vermicompost \u2014 rebuilding soil organic matter, improving structure and feeding crops naturally without synthetic fertilisers.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"method-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"method-icon\">\ud83d\udca7<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"method-title\">Water Conservation<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"method-title-ta\">\u0ba8\u0bc0\u0bb0\u0bcd \u0b9a\u0bc7\u0bae\u0bbf\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc1<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"method-body\">Drip irrigation, mulching and rainwater harvesting techniques minimise water use while maintaining soil moisture \u2014 critical for productive farming in Vellore's semi-arid conditions.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"method-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"method-icon\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"method-title\">Intercropping & Polyculture<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"method-title-ta\">\u0b87\u0ba3\u0bc8 \u0baa\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0bcd \u0b9a\u0bbe\u0b95\u0bc1\u0baa\u0b9f\u0bbf<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"method-body\">Growing multiple crops together \u2014 coconuts with bananas with vegetables with herbs \u2014 mimics natural ecosystems, reduces pest pressure, maximises land use and builds biodiversity.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"method-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"method-icon\">\ud83d\udc1b<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"method-title\">Natural Pest Management<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"method-title-ta\">\u0b87\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8 \u0baa\u0bc2\u0b9a\u0bcd\u0b9a\u0bbf \u0bae\u0bc7\u0bb2\u0bbe\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0bae\u0bc8<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"method-body\">Companion planting, botanical pest repellents and encouraging natural predators replace chemical pesticides \u2014 protecting crops while keeping the farm ecosystem healthy and chemical-free.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"method-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"method-icon\">\ud83c\udf31<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"method-title\">Soil Health First<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"method-title-ta\">\u0bae\u0ba3\u0bcd \u0b86\u0bb0\u0bcb\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbf\u0baf\u0bae\u0bcd \u0bae\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bb2\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"method-body\">All farming decisions at Arivuthottam start with soil. Regular soil testing, organic amendments and cover cropping continuously improve soil biology, fertility and structure \u2014 the foundation of productive organic farming.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"method-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"method-icon\">\ud83c\udf3e<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"method-title\">Traditional Variety Preservation<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"method-title-ta\">\u0baa\u0bbe\u0bb0\u0bae\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bb0\u0bbf\u0baf \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bc8 \u0baa\u0bbe\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0b95\u0bbe\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bc1<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"method-body\">Arivuthottam actively grows and preserves heirloom and traditional crop varieties \u2014 traditional rice types, indigenous vegetables and medicinal plants \u2014 protecting Tamil Nadu's agricultural heritage.<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- CROPS WE GROW -->\r\n<section class=\"crops-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"crops-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"s-eye\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"><span class=\"s-eye-line\"><\/span><span class=\"s-eye-text\" style=\"color:rgba(180,230,200,.4);\">Crops & Produce<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"s-title\" style=\"color:var(--white);\">What Grows at <em>Arivuthottam<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <span class=\"s-title-ta\" style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);\">\u0b85\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bcb\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bcd \u0bb5\u0bb3\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0bb5\u0ba4\u0bc1<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"crops-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"crop-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"crop-icon\">\ud83e\udd65<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-name\">Coconut<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"crop-name-ta\">\u0ba4\u0bc7\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-desc\">10,000+ coconuts harvested annually from revived trees<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"crop-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"crop-icon\">\ud83e\udd6d<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-name\">Mango<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"crop-name-ta\">\u0bae\u0bbe\u0bae\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bb4\u0bae\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-desc\">Several tonnes of mangoes per season from restored orchards<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"crop-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"crop-icon\">\ud83c\udf4c<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-name\">Banana<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"crop-name-ta\">\u0bb5\u0bbe\u0bb4\u0bc8\u0baa\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bb4\u0bae\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-desc\">Banana plantations providing year-round income and nutrition<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"crop-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"crop-icon\">\ud83c\udf4a<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-name\">Fruit Trees<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"crop-name-ta\">\u0baa\u0bb4 \u0bae\u0bb0\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-desc\">Lemon, sapota, paddy, orange, matulai, seetha, saathukudi, pappali and more<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"crop-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"crop-icon\">\ud83c\udf46<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-name\">Vegetables<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"crop-name-ta\">\u0b95\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-desc\">12 years chemical-free \u2014 brinjal, tomato, green chilli, ladies finger, sundakkai + creeper varieties<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"crop-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"crop-icon\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-name\">100+ Medicinal Herbs<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"crop-name-ta\">100+ \u0bae\u0bc2\u0bb2\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bc8 \u0b9a\u0bc6\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-desc\">Tulsi, toothuvalai, vallaarai, pirandai, mudakkaRuttaan, kalyaaNa murungai, chirukunRinjaan + 90 more varieties<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"crop-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"crop-icon\">\ud83c\udf38<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-name\">Flower Garden<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"crop-name-ta\">\u0baa\u0bc2\u0ba8\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bcb\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-desc\">Rose, jasmine, mulLai, samaanthi, petroz, sembaruthi + many seasonal blooms at the farm entrance<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"crop-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"crop-icon\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-name\">10,000 Betel Vines<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"crop-name-ta\">\u0bb5\u0bc6\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bc8\u0b95\u0bcd \u0b95\u0bca\u0b9f\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-desc\">Specially shaped betel vine canopy with 10,000 vines \u2014 20 people can sit beneath it<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"crop-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"crop-icon\">\ud83c\udf3e<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-name\">Traditional Rice & Millets<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"crop-name-ta\">\u0baa\u0bbe\u0bb0\u0bae\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bb0\u0bbf\u0baf \u0b85\u0bb0\u0bbf\u0b9a\u0bbf & \u0b9a\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bc1\u0ba4\u0bbe\u0ba9\u0bbf\u0baf\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"crop-desc\">Heirloom varieties kept alive for nutrition, culture and seed saving<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- TRAINING -->\r\n  <section class=\"section\">\r\n    <div class=\"s-eye\"><span class=\"s-eye-line\"><\/span><span class=\"s-eye-text\">Learning Centre<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"s-title\">Arivuthottam as a <em>Living Classroom<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <span class=\"s-title-ta\">\u0b89\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0bcb\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bae\u0bbe\u0ba9 \u0b95\u0bb2\u0bcd\u0bb5\u0bbf \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bae\u0bcd<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"training-layout\">\r\n      <div class=\"training-text\">\r\n        <p>Beyond farming, Arivuthottam functions as an <strong>open learning centre<\/strong> where farmers, students, school groups, college researchers and curious families can come to learn practical organic farming from an actual working farm \u2014 not from a textbook.<\/p>\r\n        <p>Thousands of visitors have passed through the farm since 2012, each leaving with <strong>knowledge they can apply immediately<\/strong> \u2014 whether they are a small farmer wanting to reduce chemical inputs or an urban family wanting to understand where their food comes from.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"training-activities\">\r\n          <div class=\"ta-item\"><span class=\"ta-icon\">\ud83c\udf93<\/span><div><div class=\"ta-title\">Organic Farming Training Programmes<\/div><div class=\"ta-body\">Hands-on training covering composting, vermiculture, soil health, natural pest management and water conservation for practising farmers.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ta-item\"><span class=\"ta-icon\">\ud83c\udfeb<\/span><div><div class=\"ta-title\">School & College Farm Visits<\/div><div class=\"ta-body\">Educational visits for students at all levels \u2014 from primary school to agricultural colleges \u2014 connecting classroom learning to real farm practice.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ta-item\"><span class=\"ta-icon\">\ud83d\udd27<\/span><div><div class=\"ta-title\">Workshops on Sustainable Agriculture<\/div><div class=\"ta-body\">Topic-focused workshops on integrated farming, seed saving, natural inputs and sustainable rural livelihoods.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ta-item\"><span class=\"ta-icon\">\ud83c\udf06<\/span><div><div class=\"ta-title\">Rural Exposure for Urban Visitors<\/div><div class=\"ta-body\">Immersive exposure visits for urban families, professionals and researchers wanting to understand organic farming and rural Tamil Nadu's agricultural heritage.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"training-visual\">\r\n        <div class=\"training-img-main\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6aa25cf7-9060-4e9f-aad6-9a1de71f0933-1.png\" alt=\"Training at Arivuthottam\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"training-img-badge\">\r\n          <span class=\"training-img-badge-val\">Thousands<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"training-img-badge-label\">of visitors since 2012<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FARMER TESTIMONIAL -->\r\n  <section class=\"section\">\r\n    <div class=\"s-eye\"><span class=\"s-eye-line\"><\/span><span class=\"s-eye-text\">Farmer Voice<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"s-title\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px;\">In Their Own <em>Words<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"testimonial-band\">\r\n      <div class=\"testi-avatar\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf3e<\/div>\r\n      <div>\r\n        <div class=\"testi-quote\">Witnessing farmers drown in debt from chemical farming changed everything for me. I bought three acres of dying land near Latteri and proved that nature, when respected, rewards us with abundance.<\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"testi-quote-ta\">\"\u0bb0\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0baf\u0ba9 \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0baf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbe\u0bb2\u0bcd \u0b95\u0b9f\u0ba9\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bcd \u0bae\u0bc2\u0bb4\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bc8 \u0baa\u0bbe\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc7 \u0b8e\u0ba9\u0bcd \u0bb5\u0bbe\u0bb4\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8 \u0ba4\u0bbf\u0b9a\u0bc8 \u0bae\u0bbe\u0bb1\u0bbf\u0baf\u0ba4\u0bc1. \u0b87\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bc8 \u0bae\u0bb0\u0bbf\u0baf\u0bbe\u0ba4\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bc1\u0b9f\u0ba9\u0bcd \u0ba8\u0b9f\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bcb\u0ba4\u0bc1, \u0b85\u0ba4\u0bc1 \u0bb5\u0bb3\u0bae\u0bbe\u0b95 \u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd\u0baa\u0bbf \u0bb5\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd.\"<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"testi-attr\">K. Senthamizh Selvan, Founder \u2014 Arivuthottam <span class=\"testi-tag\">Founder<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- JOIN CTA -->\r\n  <div class=\"join-band\">\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"join-eyebrow\">Join the Programme \u00b7 \u0ba4\u0bbf\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bcd \u0b9a\u0bc7\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd<\/div>\r\n      <h3 class=\"join-title\">Ready to Farm <em>Naturally?<\/em><\/h3>\r\n      <span class=\"join-title-ta\">\u0b87\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bbe\u0b95 \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bae\u0bcd \u0b9a\u0bc6\u0baf\u0bcd\u0baf \u0ba4\u0baf\u0bbe\u0bb0\u0bbe?<\/span>\r\n      <p class=\"join-body\">Whether you are a farmer wanting to transition away from chemicals, a student wanting hands-on training, or a group wanting a farm visit \u2014 Arivuthottam welcomes you to Kalampattu, Vellore.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"join-steps\">\r\n        <div class=\"join-step\" data-n=\"1\">Contact us to express your interest and share your farming background<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"join-step\" data-n=\"2\">Visit the farm for an orientation \u2014 see organic farming in action<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"join-step\" data-n=\"3\">Join a training session and start your transition to natural farming<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"join-btns\">\r\n      <a href=\"\/contact\" class=\"btn-p\">\ud83c\udf31 Join the Programme<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"\/agro-tourism\/book\" class=\"btn-g\">\ud83d\udcc5 Book a Farm Visit \u2192<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organic Farming \u2014 \u0b87\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8 \u0bb5\u0bc7\u0bb3\u0bbe\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0bae\u0bc8 | Arivuthottam Home\u203a Organic Farming Organic Farming \u00b7 \u0b87\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8 \u0bb5\u0bc7\u0bb3\u0bbe\u0ba3\u0bcd\u0bae\u0bc8 Growing withNature \u0b87\u0baf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc8\u0baf\u0bcb\u0b9f\u0bc1 \u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bae\u0bcd Chemical-free, soil-first farming across Kalampattu village, Vellore \u2014 demonstrating how degraded land can be restored into a biodiverse, productive organic ecosystem through natural farming techniques. 500+Farmers Trained\u0bb5\u0bbf\u0bb5\u0b9a\u0bbe\u0baf\u0bbf\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bcd \u0baa\u0baf\u0bbf\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0b9a\u0bbf \u0baa\u0bc6\u0bb1\u0bcd\u0bb1\u0ba9\u0bb0\u0bcd 3Acres, Est. 2012\u0b8f\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb0\u0bcd \u0ba8\u0bbf\u0bb2\u0bae\u0bcd \u00b7 2012 ZeroChemicals [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10063","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10063","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10063"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10063\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10953,"href":"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10063\/revisions\/10953"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/arivuthottam.org\/ta\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}