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Stories from India: Despite setbacks, Deepika Paul carves her identity through idol-making
Dipika Paul making an idol of the Hindu Goddess Durga Credit: Supplied by Deepika
Deepika Paul is an idol maker from the north-eastern part of India. She runs a workshop called New Shiv Shankar Shilpalaya, where she creates clay idols of deities. After overcoming prejudice, personal setbacks and financial struggles, Deepika has built a livelihood not only for her family but also for several other families who depend on her workshop.
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