From magicians to snake charmers, from sculptors to artists, the Katputhli Colony in New Delhi is home to countless artists and art forms. Did you know, that the world’s largest community of street performers exists in India? The Kathputli Colony in Delhi is home to more than 3,500 street performers. This magical secret even got special mention in Salman Rushdie’s 1981 book, ‘Midnight’s Children.’ Although the colony has faced immense pressure from land developers, it has come together to stand strong against all odds, and, thanks to the collective efforts of all involved, is working hard to save not just the colony, but the community as well as its different art forms.

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