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Chulha | Hearth
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Category: Vastu
Location: Beri, Jhajjar, Haryana
Cultural region: Khadar
Materials: Earth
Earth craft technique: Brick masonry, Plastering
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This chulha was built in the semi-open space near the courtyard of the house, using bricks which were plastered with mud. Along with the chulha, a haara (hearth) was also built for the ease of cooking a couple of dishes together.