The copper pots are buried in a platform under which lies a stove. The hot water is retrieved by dipping the smaller pot.

See also:
Isometric Projections of the Great Bath, Mohenjo-daro, Pilgrims in Varanasi, Girl bathing in a public pond, Children Bathing at the Village Pond, Bathing Scene, Bathing and Personal Hygiene in Ancient India, History of Bathing in Karnataka, Two playful ladies bathing together, Brahmins Bathing in a Public Tap