As Dussehra approaches, Rajouri Garden is abuzz with artisans preparing effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnad
The effigies range from 1 foot to 50 feet. Alongside traditional 10-headed figures, artisans have created versions of Ravana with six-pack abs, riding a motorbike, perched on a dragon, driving a car or seated on a throne. Each had an average production cost of Rs 7,000. Akash, from nearby Raghubir Nagar, reported water damage to 16 effigies measuring between 20 feet and 35 feet, resulting in a loss of about Rs 1,000 on each piece.
Because of rain, sandeep, an artisan from Chittorgarh who had worked for the past month, lost 30 effigies measuring between 15 feet and 25 feet. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi Stay updated with the latest Delhi news. Hundreds of effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad have lined pavements between Rajouri Garden and Tagore Garden for Dussehra, even as recent rains caused delays and financial losses for artisans dependent on the seasonal trade. The artisans could recover some losses through last-minute bargaining, but also faced the physical strain of repairing damaged work and meeting the festival deadline. Download the TOI App.
Artisans were making last-minute adjustments with one day left before the festival, while trucks were being loaded with the colourful structures.