GAYA/BHAGALPUR: Both straight waves of Covid-19 pandemic have contributed to existential tragedy for many native arts in the nation. As an example, the artists in Patthakatti village beneath Atri block at Gaya district, that is known for rock craft, will be bearing the brunt of the outbreak. Over 50 villagers take part in creating idols of Lord Vishnu, Buddha along with other Hindu deities from snowy marble in the village. Deepak Gaud of all Patthakatti, that deals in rock craft idols at Bodh Gaya, ” said that the pandemic has made them to consider another source of professions. “These craftsmen rely on footfall of vacationers from Bodh Gaya and people doing pindadaan rituals. Even though the artwork is still living, another generation is searching for different choices. The craftsmen face difficulties in receiving raw material. Before, white marbles have been attracted from Palamu from Jharkhand. On the other hand, the exact same is currently being attracted from Jaipur and also the craftsmen must pay more,” he explained. Craftsmen included with Manjusha painting, darkened artwork, the renowned Tussar silk along with Sikki artwork will also be struck. Dilip Kumar, a resident of Sahpur village beneath Sahkund block at Bhagalpur district, that had received instruction in Sikki artwork at Madhubani, is currently attempting to popularise it . On the other hand, that the Covid pandemic and also the consequent lockdown have functioned a significant blow to his own efforts. Alok Agarwal, president of the Eastern Bihar Industries Association, stated though Sikki artwork isn’t restricted to the region, survival of artwork and crafts isn’t high on government’s priority in the present scenario. In the same way, Patwa toli in Manpur at Gaya district, formerly called’Manchester of Bihar’, can also be facing existential tragedy as creation of cloth has ceased here. Magadh Bunkar Kalyan Seva Samiti president Prakash Ram Patwa said just Khadi Gramodyog and Jeevika are chief buyers of this cotton cloth for coordinating masks.