Process of painting Ravana effigies ahead of Dussehra, in Delhi

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Ravana happens to be a source of livelihood for several craftsmen who make his effigies in Delhi. Most of Ravan’s effigies that go up in smoke every Dusshera are made in the western part of the city. Titarpur Tagore Garden and Beriwala Bagh in Subhash Nagar – both in West Delhi – are well known markets where Ravan’s effigies can be bought. Customers from across Delhi-NCR and sometimes even from states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh flock to the area to purchase the effigies of the demon king. The work on the effigies – made from bamboo, iron mesh and paper – begins months in advance. They come in varying sizes and shapes, depending on the orders placed by customers Source: scroll This footage is part of the broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collecti