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Abandoned Barbie dolls turn up in works of art, folk tales, poems

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Abandoned Barbie dolls turn up in works of art, folk tales, poems

S Devaki, a homemaker from Thiruvananthapuram, is using her grandchildren’s abandoned Mattel dolls to recreate scenes from her favourite works of art, epics, poems and folk tales. 

Homemaker S Devaki from Thiruvananthapuram found a cache of Barbie and Ken dolls abandoned by her grandchildren, during a spell of home renovation. She decided to use them to tell traditional Indian tales. She now recreates scenes from epics, poems, folk tales and classical works of art, in elaborate tableaus built around the dolls.(Photo courtesy: S Devaki)
Homemaker S Devaki from Thiruvananthapuram found a cache of Barbie and Ken dolls abandoned by her grandchildren, during a spell of home renovation. She decided to use them to tell traditional Indian tales. She now recreates scenes from epics, poems, folk tales and classical works of art, in elaborate tableaus built around the dolls.(Photo courtesy: S Devaki)
Devaki’s latest creation draws on the Ramayana. It shows Sita pointing to a deer in the forests of Panchvati, asking Ram and Laxman to capture it for her as a pet. Since November, Devaki has been sharing her work on Instagram, @devaki_palazhi. She makes all the backdrops, props and costumes herself, and makes the jewellery from odds and ends.(Photo courtesy; S Devaki)Devaki’s latest creation draws on the Ramayana. It shows Sita pointing to a deer in the forests of Panchvati, asking Ram and Laxman to capture it for her as a pet. Since November, Devaki has been sharing her work on Instagram, @devaki_palazhi. She makes all the backdrops, props and costumes herself, and makes the jewellery from odds and ends.(Photo courtesy; S Devaki)
This tableau depicts Matsyagandhi and the sage Parashara in a boat, about to embark on the journey that will culminate in the birth of the sage Vyasa, who first compiled the Mahabharata. As more people come upon Devaki’s work, on local news platforms and online, they have begun sending her their unused dolls too. Devaki now has a collection of 21. (Photo courtesy: S Devki)This tableau depicts Matsyagandhi and the sage Parashara in a boat, about to embark on the journey that will culminate in the birth of the sage Vyasa, who first compiled the Mahabharata. As more people come upon Devaki’s work, on local news platforms and online, they have begun sending her their unused dolls too. Devaki now has a collection of 21. (Photo courtesy: S Devki)
This tableau is based on a Malayalam poem by Kumaran Asan. It depicts Chandalabhikshuki, a lower-caste beggar, asking Upagupta, one of Buddha’s disciples, for water. It’s not easy to get it all just right, Devaki says. It can take up to two weeks to perfect a scene.(Photo courtesy: S Devaki)This tableau is based on a Malayalam poem by Kumaran Asan. It depicts Chandalabhikshuki, a lower-caste beggar, asking Upagupta, one of Buddha’s disciples, for water. It’s not easy to get it all just right, Devaki says. It can take up to two weeks to perfect a scene.(Photo courtesy: S Devaki)
Dressed in lace and tulle, this doll has been repurposed to depict Menaka, the most beautiful of the mythical apsaras. The first thing Devaki did when starting to create her tableaux, she says laughing, was to dye all the dolls’ hair black.(Photo courtesy: S Devaki)Dressed in lace and tulle, this doll has been repurposed to depict Menaka, the most beautiful of the mythical apsaras. The first thing Devaki did when starting to create her tableaux, she says laughing, was to dye all the dolls’ hair black.(Photo courtesy: S Devaki)
Not all stories have literary themes. Some of her dolls are dressed in the traditional kasavu sarees and mundus of Kerala, made using strips from Devaki’s own old saris.(Photo courtesy: S Devaki)Not all stories have literary themes. Some of her dolls are dressed in the traditional kasavu sarees and mundus of Kerala, made using strips from Devaki’s own old saris.(Photo courtesy: S Devaki)
In this tableau, Raja Ravi Varma’s 1898 painting Shakuntala is recreated, with a doll leaning backwards to take a thorn from her heel, as she looks over her shoulder for her lover. As in the painting, Devaki’s Shakuntala is wearing an orange sari, wreaths of flowers around her neck, wrist and hair, and is accompanied by two friends.(Photo courtesy: S Devaki)In this tableau, Raja Ravi Varma’s 1898 painting Shakuntala is recreated, with a doll leaning backwards to take a thorn from her heel, as she looks over her shoulder for her lover. As in the painting, Devaki’s Shakuntala is wearing an orange sari, wreaths of flowers around her neck, wrist and hair, and is accompanied by two friends.(Photo courtesy: S Devaki)

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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