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Kothi | Granary
Category: Manjush
Location: Deogarh, Pratapgarh, Rajasthan
Cultural region: Mewar
Materials: Admixture (Mud, Hay, Dung), Lime
Admixture craft technique: Slab building
Lime craft technique: Plastering
Source: DICRC, India and SADACC, UK
This tall granary had an opening from the top which was closed using an earthen pot. This opening was used for adding grains. The grains were removed from the opening at the bottom of the front facade which was kept closed using a number of corn cobs grouped together.