Dhobi Ghat, Traditional open-air laundry facility in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, India
The Dhobi Ghat contains 700 washing platforms where workers clean garments using concrete wash pens and specialized flogging stones for manual washing methods.
Established in 1890 during British colonial rule, the facility became the primary washing location for Mumbai's hotels, hospitals, and residential buildings.
Over 7,000 workers called dhobis maintain a complex organization system, marking each garment with specific codes to ensure proper return to owners.
Located next to Mahalaxmi railway station, the facility processes more than 100,000 clothing items daily from 5:00 AM until late afternoon.
The facility earned recognition in the Guinness World Records in 2011 for having the highest number of people washing clothes at one location.
GPS coordinates: 18.98292,72.82541
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09
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