Dhobi Aaya ● The Washerman ● धोबी आया
Pronounced "DOH-bee AHY-uh," “Dhobi Aaya” is a popular Hindi children's counting song.
The lyrics illustrate a washerman counting out ten pieces of laundry. The stomping section in the book aligns with the counting portion of the song.
Yannucci, L. (2024). धोबी आया - (Dhobi Aaya) - India. Mama Lisa’s World of Children and International Culture.