In Malerkotla, Punjab, 60-year-old Mohammad Shakeel continues a three-generation legacy of crafting Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnada effigies for Dussehra. Working at Hanuman Mandir, he prepares bamboo skeletons for the festival, commissioned by local groups. His efforts stand as a symbol of communal harmony, uniting communities through tradition in the predominantly Muslim town.