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Dastkar's Festival of Lights 2022, held from 7–19 October 2022 at Nature Bazaar (Kisan Haat) in Andheria Modh, Chhatarpur, New Delhi, India. The open-air craft bazaar is decorated with colourful lanterns, fabric canopies, and festive lighting for the Diwali season. Artisan stalls display handcrafted products from across India, including handwoven textiles, brass and Dhokra metalwork, terracotta, ceramics, stone carvings, jewellery, and traditional folk art such as Gond and Madhubani paintings. Metal sculptures of Lord Narasimha in his Ugra form alongside Radha and Krishna, as well as decorative diyas and handcrafted home décor. The video documents the work of artisans participating in Dastkar's themed handicraft fair, which also serves as a platform for India's regional crafts, cultural tr