Inside India’s Legendary Kathputli Slum (PHOTOS)
Joshua Cogan
In the '90s the government took away the Kathputli artists' animals.
Courtesy Asian Heritage Foundation
Puran on his roof making puppets.
Joshua Cogan
Puran's father receives a National Award for excellence from the President of India.
Courtesy Asian Heritage Foundation
Wood carvers in Kathputli’s alleys.
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Drummers in Kathputli.
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Slums of Kathputli.
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A young bear handler walking his animal around Kathputli.
Courtesy Asian Heritage Foundation
Magician on roof.
Joshua Cogan
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