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Bajot (Pooja Choki)

A bajot, also known as a pooja choki or chowki, is a small low wooden stool or platform traditionally used in North Indian households, particularly in Rajasthan, as a seat or stand during religious rituals and worship (puja). The term is widely used in Rajasthani and broader North Indian households, especially in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, known for its tradition of hand-carved wooden furniture.

Design and Construction

A bajot typically consists of a square or rectangular wooden platform raised a few inches off the ground on four short legs. It is traditionally handcrafted from solid hardwoods such as sheesham (Indian rosewood) or mango wood, chosen for their durability and resistance to daily wear. Many bajots feature hand-carved motifs, including floral patterns, geometric designs, or symbols associated with Hindu iconography, reflecting regional craftsmanship traditions.

Some bajots are painted or lacquered, often in red, gold, or other auspicious colors associated with worship spaces, while others retain a natural or polished wood finish to highlight the grain.

Use in Religious Practice

The bajot serves as an elevated seat for a deity's idol or image, a place to set ritual items such as diyas (oil lamps), incense, or offerings, or a low seating platform for a person performing puja. Elevating these items above the floor is considered a mark of respect in Hindu domestic worship practice.

Cultural and Regional Significance

In the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan — historically known for its havelis (merchant mansions) and associated woodworking and fresco traditions — hand-carved wooden furniture including bajots has remained part of local craft heritage. Artisans in the region continue to produce bajots using techniques passed down across generations, alongside other traditional wooden items used in household worship.