Exploring the quirkiness of toilet museum

Title: Exploring the quirkiness of toilet museum.




Amidst the bustling city of New Delhi, India, lies a unique and enlightening destination that captures the essence of a crucial but often overlooked aspect of human life: sanitation. The Sulabh International Museum of Toilets is not just a quirky museum; it's a testament to the tireless efforts of Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, a sociologist, social reformer, and entrepreneur.



Join me as I share my experiences and insights into the fascinating world of toilets and sanitation.

The museum is broadly divided into four parts: an outdoor museum, an indoor museum, a water education museum, and a bio-plant. As we enter the museum, we can see the outdoor museum on the premises, which has life-size toilet replicas.

The indoor museum has three main sections: ancient, medieval, and modern. The ancient section unfolds the story of the sanitation arrangements of the Harappan Settlements of around 3,000 B.C. The medieval part of the museum displays the toilets of the Amber Fort of Jaipur and Akbar’s Fort in Fatehpur-Sikri near Agra. One can also see table-top toilets of England, costly stones studded by Queen Victoria, and other cross-stools from that period in Europe. While the modern section contains the toy-commode from China, the mobile toilet from Sulabh, the electric toilet from the USA, and the model of the world’s biggest toilet complex at a religious place named Shirdi in Maharashtra.


What sets the Sulabh International Toilet Museum apart is its interactive approach to education. Visitors are not just observers but active participants in the learning experience. The museum features models, life-sized replicas, and multimedia displays that engage visitors in understanding the mechanics and innovations behind different toilet designs. The premises also house a bio-gas plant and a water ATM, showcasing sustainable solutions to sanitation and environmental challenges. The museum's emphasis on raising awareness about sanitation issues.


One of the highlights of my visit was the humor wall. It's a ‘toilet humor wall’ adorned with jokes and poems related to toilet etiquette.




The entire museum is clean, very well-maintained, and the staff is known for their cooperative and friendly demeanor, ensuring that your visit is both educational and enjoyable.

It’s not just a museum or a place of curiosity, but a reminder of the vital importance of sanitation.

So, if you find yourself in New Delhi, don't miss the opportunity to explore this one-of-a-kind museum and gain a new perspective on a topic that affects us all.




 


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