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Dussehra Effigy Artisans Face Rain Woes
20 Oct
Summary
- Artisans faced financial losses due to recent rains damaging effigies.
- Effigies ranged from 1 foot to 50 feet, with creative designs.
- Artisans worked against time to repair damaged effigies for the festival.
As Dussehra approaches, pavements between Rajouri Garden and Tagore Garden are adorned with hundreds of effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnad. These striking figures, varying in size from one to fifty feet, showcase both traditional depictions and innovative designs, including Ravana with modern attributes like six-pack abs or riding a motorbike. Artisans were making final touches, with trucks loading the colorful creations for the upcoming festival.
However, recent rainfall has caused considerable hardship for the artisans. Many, like Sandeep from Chittorgarh, reported losing numerous large effigies, incurring average production costs of Rs 7,000 per piece. Others, such as Akash from Raghubir Nagar, suffered water damage to their work, resulting in financial losses of approximately Rs 1,000 on each damaged effigy. Despite efforts to recover losses through last-minute negotiations, the artisans faced the physical strain of repairs and the pressure to meet the festival deadline.
