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This Desi Fridge Made of Clay, Grass, and Wisdom Needs No Electricity

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21.04.2026

In the middle of the arid stretches of Rajasthan, where summer heat can feel relentless, a woman dressed in a traditional bandhani sari walks towards a small hut-like structure. 

She effortlessly unlocks a small door and reveals what lies inside — not stored grain or tools, but milk, curd, and freshly made rotis. This is not a home or a storage shed. It is a refrigerator, built entirely without electricity.

Captured in a video by Raj Rajasthani (@raj_rajasthani21 on IG), the structure........

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