9 August 2020 , Nadia; Their traditional occupation was washing clothes. The word dhobi is derived from the Hindi word dhona, which means to wash.
Dhobis in various regions are likely to be of many different ethnic origins: their ancestors took the occupation of washing clothes, evolving over time into a distinct caste bound by rules of endogamy. Most Dhobis follow the customs and traditions of the region they live. Washermen at Dhobi ghat are washing laundry in the pond.
There are 50 families doing this washing the clothes. They start their work at 6 a.m to 2.30 p.m. Everyday they washed 250 - 300 Clothes and Sarees.
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