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Aala | Wall niche
Category: Manjush
Location: Mahoti, Panipat, Haryana
Cultural region: Khadar
Materials: Earth, Wood
Earth craft technique: Brick masonry, Painting
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This aala was built at a very low height from the floor in the living room of a residence. A plate containing thread, rice, turmeric and water was kept after the daughter-in-law of the family performed the kuan poojan, which is a ritual performed by a mother after giving birth. The source of drinking water and the water itself is worshipped as part of this ritual.