--- title: "Giant Puppets for Large-Scale Events and Social Causes" description: "Custom giant puppets designed for stadium events and campaigns. We create 12-foot puppets that bring your message to life using traditional and modern craft." canonical: https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye/custom-puppet-design-and-creation/giant-puppets-for-events-causes last_updated: 2025-09-08 --- # Giant Puppets for Large-Scale Events and Causes Tribe Verified · Puppets featured at Paani Foundation events. By [Satyajit Padhye](https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye) · Visit studio in Chembur; Ships across India · ₹45K per puppet (estimate) Part of [Custom Puppet Design & Creation](https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye/custom-puppet-design-and-creation). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/satyajitpadhye/custom-puppet-design-and-creation/gallery) We build life-sized puppets that dominate the stage and capture attention at public events. From initial concept to live performance, we bring massive, interactive characters to life. ## Photos and videos - ![Posing with the 12-foot Ravan puppet my team and I created for the Paani Foundation's Farmer Cup. This puppet, with its ten heads representing ten farming issues, was the centerpiece of a powerful dance drama.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c062337-edcc-46be-b26b-d612ab3b2180) - [Video: A quick behind-the-scenes look at the giant puppets my father and I designed for the Paani Foundation's Farmer Cup 2023. This video shows the scale of the Ravan puppet before it made its grand appearance on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70c0e89a-e6bf-4a8b-9cf4-ea4678f657f4) - ![Standing proudly with the giant Bali Raja puppet, which symbolizes the victory of the farmer's movement. Creating these massive characters for Aamir Khan's Paani Foundation was a fulfilling project that blended art with a powerful social message.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8c61ccf-5248-4b4e-ac10-8031b96b78ac) - ![Another angle of the Bali Raja puppet, designed to be operated by multiple performers. The entire piece was crafted by hand in our studio, from the internal structure to the final paint and costume details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/92911109-f199-4247-8b31-5ae16064c0bd) - ![A full view of the Bali Raja puppet on stage with the performers. It takes a team to bring a character of this size to life, and I'm incredibly proud of the dancers who operated it so skillfully.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f74653ea-aab1-4a62-9076-a27d8ccfba0a) - ![Here I am with my team and the ten-headed Ravan puppet. Each head was individually crafted and mounted to represent a different challenge faced by farmers, making it a complex and meaningful design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/305998fd-ef1f-4427-92be-daa092344617) - ![A closer look at the giant Ravan puppet created for the Paani Foundation. The project took two months to complete in our Mumbai studio, involving detailed sculpting, fabrication, and mechanical work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9397fcdd-c43e-41ee-804d-41d8bf98d18b) - ![Posing with the full Ravan puppet and my team of puppeteers. Seeing our creation become part of a live performance in front of 7,000 people at Balewadi stadium was an unforgettable experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc542642-b451-414d-a9de-521850b57772) - ![The scale of the Ravan puppet is truly visible here. We designed it to be visually imposing to effectively symbolize the enormous challenges it represented in the show's narrative.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37561ae4-3d5c-4fba-a3b3-a930d73e5cd3) - ![My wife Rujuta and I with one of the giant puppets. It's always a team effort, and having my family involved in these large-scale projects makes the work even more special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3dd68862-f6fb-4bcf-aa39-1a3825b55f65) - [Video: This video shows the process of how we created the giant Ravan puppet, from the initial framework and sculpting in our studio to the final performance on stage for the Paani Foundation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec4945c4-a4f8-470c-b02c-3a14ac94007f) - [Video: My father, Ramdas Padhye, and I introducing the giant Ravan head we designed and built for the Paani Foundation. This project was a true blend of our family's traditional techniques and modern engineering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f564f8b7-8819-49eb-8607-0188a722642e) - [Video: A short teaser showing the giant Ravan puppet in action. The full video on my YouTube channel details the entire journey of bringing this massive character to life for the Farmer Cup 2023.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/286d93c6-e7fe-4080-b905-1ccdf0f8b9cd) - ![The entire cast and crew with both giant puppets, Ravan and Bali Raja, after the successful show for Paani Foundation. It was a massive collaborative effort involving actors, dancers, and our puppetry team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30998917-bace-4365-953e-67e841856de5) - ![A collage of photos from my meeting with Aamir Khan, discussing the concept and execution of the giant puppets for his Paani Foundation. It's always inspiring to collaborate with people so dedicated to a cause.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef241f21-b22c-42a4-84c3-5d45abcf2351) - ![A close-up shot with Aamir Khan during the Paani Foundation event. Being a small part of this massive movement to address agricultural issues in Maharashtra has been a highlight of my career.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da1911c2-4c6c-4440-af90-77a90b6aff4d) - ![Another picture with Aamir Khan at the Farmer Cup event. His vision for using puppetry to tell compelling stories for social change is something I deeply admire.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/743aba65-82f0-420e-9cc8-ce5031427abe) - ![A shot of our team with Aamir Khan, featured by EventFAQS. The use of giant puppets to tell the story of farmers garnered significant media attention, showcasing the power of this art form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb48a503-13ec-4f28-909c-4d4e3cb6e433) - ![Holding one of the large heads from the Ravan puppet, standing next to Satyajit Bhatkal, the CEO of Paani Foundation. The intricate details of each piece were crucial to the overall storytelling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b55606a1-2077-494b-8194-bc64388c7a8b) ## About Giant Puppets for Events & Causes Building these giant puppets is a serious engineering task that goes beyond simple design. Because these figures can stand 12 feet tall and require specialized rigging, the most critical step is discussing your venue height and stage logistics before we start sketching. I need to know how the space is configured so we can ensure the puppet is both stable and fully operational during your event. When we build puppets on this scale, we aren't just creating a prop. We are building a performer that has to hold up under the pressure of a live event, whether it is a stadium gathering or a televised dance drama. My team and I handle everything in our Mumbai studio, using a mix of traditional sculpting and modern structural engineering to make sure the puppet can move naturally. ### The Process Every large-scale project starts with a conversation. We map out the character's purpose, the intended interaction, and the constraints of your performance space. For our work with the Paani Foundation, this meant designing a 12-foot Ravan that had to represent specific social issues. We didn't just build a statue; we engineered a figure capable of being operated by performers while remaining visually impactful for 7,000 people at Balewadi Stadium. ### Technical Realities - **Studio Craft:** We create the frame and skin locally, ensuring the material is lightweight but durable enough for rapid movement. - **Operational Rigging:** These puppets are rarely solo acts. We work with your choreography team or dancers to ensure the control rods and internal mechanisms are intuitive for the operators. - **Planning:** Because of the custom fabrication involved in giant puppet design, these projects require a lead time of at least two months. This gives us the space to sketch, prototype, and refine the mechanics. We don't just deliver a puppet and walk away. We ensure the team handling the performance knows exactly how to work with the structure, so the character feels like it is truly alive on stage. ## About Satyajit Padhye Puppetry is my family's legacy, and scaling it to 12 feet for stadium stages is where I truly have fun. My father and I run the studio together, mixing old-school techniques with modern mechanics to make sure these puppets actually perform, not just sit there. I love working on projects that have a clear message, just like our work for the Paani Foundation. 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