cover image: Athipattu's idol maker keeps fisherfolk safe

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Athipattu's idol maker keeps fisherfolk safe

18 Sep 2023

In Thiruvallur district, Dilli anna gives life to Kannisamy – the guardian deity of fishing communities in north Chennai. The idols are made using clay and paddy husk, both of which are becoming increasingly difficult to source in the rapidly urbanising area

Authors

M. Palani Kumar,S. Senthalir,Binaifer Bharucha

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