A viral video shows a man converting an old LPG cylinder into a traditional wood-fired stove, or chulha. The video, shared widely on social media, has sparked a debate online, with many praising the 'desi jugaad' while others raise serious safety and legality concerns about modifying a gas cylinder.

A video of a man transforming an old LPG cylinder into a traditional wood-fired stove (chulha) has gone popular on social media, eliciting conflicting opinions from viewers online. The video, which was extensively shared on sites like as Reddit and Instagram, shows the man cutting and altering an empty cooking gas cylinder to build a makeshift 'chulha', a traditional stove traditionally used in rural families.

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The video was shared on Instagram under the username'scrolldose_24'. It was shared on Reddit's 'r/incredible_indians' and soon gained traction. According to the article, a guy transforms an LPG cylinder into a "traditional chulha for cooking at home". The video is regarded as an innovative approach during a period of LPG supply issues caused by the current West Asian war.

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Here's How Netizens Reacted

The viral post elicited a broad spectrum of responses from individuals online. While some hailed the concept as a demonstration of inventiveness and "desi jugaad," others questioned the safety and legality of breaking open a petrol cylinder.

Several comments also cautioned against changing LPG cylinders if they are not totally empty, as leftover gas might constitute an explosive danger.

Some suggest that a conventional stove may be built using basic materials like bricks without requiring a gas cylinder."Just use an induction stove or bricks to make it," one user said.

Despite the worries, the video continues to spread extensively on social media platforms, showcasing the inventiveness and controversy that are sometimes connected with viral DIY creations.