Dhobi ghat or dhobighaat is used throughout south-central Asia to refer to any laundry-place or washing-place where many launderers or clothes-washers are present; they may be ordinary people or professionals (traditionally men) who use the place to wash clothes and other linen. Mumbai has several other dhobi ghats, including an extensive dhobi ghat known as Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat.
Dhobi ghat or dhobighaat is used throughout south-central Asia to refer to any laundry-place or washing-place where many launderers or clothes-washers are present; they may be ordinary people or professionals (traditionally men) who use the place to wash clothes and other linen. Mumbai has several other dhobi ghats, including an extensive dhobi ghat known as Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat.
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