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The Magical Alley: Life and Art in Delhi’s Kathputli Colony
Kathputli Colony in north-west Delhi is unlike any other slum — its alleys brim with magicians, acrobats, puppeteers, dancers, and street performers who have carried India’s folk traditions for generations. Amidst shabby shanties and narrow lanes, artistry thrives, making this settlement a living stage where wonder defies hardship.

© 2025 Arindam Mukherjee | Photojournalist

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