Krishnagiri: Idol Maker in Krishnagiri Regency urged the state government to end uncertainty over the celebration of Vinayaka Chaturthi and made decisions about this problem immediately.
They claim that wholesale sellers do not place orders for Vinayaka idols due to uncertainty.
This in turn put the lives of many craftsmen, who have been shaken in major debt, in a terrible country.TV Mani, an idol maker in Krishnagiri, said the government must announce the maximum height of the idol that will be permitted in the celebration.
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s 8ft or 5ft or even 3ft, but makes it clear it will drive the seller to order with us.” He said that last year, idols up to 3ft were allowed to be used in celebrations.
“When sales began to take, some clothing announced that they would continue to celebrate the festival by placing large idols in public places, even though there was a government limit.
So, the police began to limit idol movements and idols, which poured cold water on sales .
“Mani, who is also secretary of the welfare association pharunilagandar mud and paper dolls, said that last year’s stock remained unsold with many artisans in the county.
“About the Item worth Rs 4 Crore from last year remained unsold among 1,100 craftsmen in Krishnagiri.” Procurement of raw materials to make idols.
I have a stock worth Rs 15 lakh in hand.
Already struggling with great debts, I also have to pay rent for the failure where the idol is stored.
I really don’t know what to do if the government does not allow sales this year too.
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