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During the colonial era in India, before electric fans became widely available, many British officials and wealthy households used large cloth ceiling fans called punkahs. These fans were operated by Indian workers known as punkah wallahs, who would sit outside the room and repeatedly pull a rope to keep the fan moving and provide a breeze. The work was exhausting, particularly during India’s intense summer heat, while those inside enjoyed the comfort created by their labor. The practice reflect
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During the colonial era in India, before electric fans became widely available, many British officials and wealthy households used large cloth ceiling fans called punkahs. These fans were operated by Indian workers known as punkah wallahs, who would sit outside the room and repeatedly pull a rope to keep the fan moving and provide a breeze. The work was exhausting, particularly during India’s intense summer heat, while those inside enjoyed the comfort created by their labor. The practice reflect
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