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An outdoor craft display at Surajkund Mela featuring traditional Indian clay handicrafts. Hand-painted terracotta sculptures of Hindu deities such as Lord Ganesha and meditative Buddha figures are arranged across the stall. Decorative human figurines representing rural life and dancers reflect pottery traditions from regions like West Bengal and Rajasthan. Prominent items include terracotta horses identified as Bankura horses, known for their elongated ears and upright neck form. Additional objects such as elephants, birds, and large painted pots, vases, and bowls (urlis) are also displayed. The arrangement highlights regional ceramic craftsmanship and artisanal diversity at the fair.