A Chauri is used to brush flies and insects away by whisking.
The name comes from the term "chamara," which refers to a yak's long tail hairs, from which it was originally manufactured.
The chauri was a regal symbol in ancient India, and it may be seen in religious figures like the Didarganj Yakshi's sculptures.
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