Yes, i am talking about that lota. Such a simple piece of 10 rupee plastic, aptly called by one firangi in a Jang news paper as the lidless tea pot, could stand for so much in any part of the world, which amazes me and is linked to so many aspects of our lives. First the colour and shape. The lota comes in various shapes and colours, just like people do. The bigger the ass the bigger the lota required.
Moving on to its beak. You see in some parts of world like good old saudia Apart from slipping the lota does lotsa international travelling. Thanks to old grannies who migrate to firangi countries in order to assist thier daughter in law for their next green card delivery, carry this desi symbol of hygiene and purity. And if one forgets this plastic, well tsk tsk, one has to make do with aqua fina plastic bottle Such is the versatility of our home grown lota.
A symbol of hygiene, political upheaval and unity. I wish I could post a few pictures of lota, since I couldnot find the picture of a plastic lota, I decided to put the above gentleman's pic. This is Mr. Sheikh Rasheed aka The master Lota. He not only switched sides in a tough pakistani political career but managed to rise from the depths of Mushrraf's Jail to become his right hand Minister of Information. Salute to Thee O! Lota of Lotas!
