Salem: Idolus makers in the district look at large financial losses for the second year in a row because the pandemic is 15 people in the district to make vinayagar idols (idols between half-legged and 15 feet) throughout the year.
Now, the number of people has diminished into seven years.
“Kannan is the fourth generation in his family to make Vinayagar idols for the Chaturthi festival.
He used to make mud idols in size from half to 3 feet.
He uses ‘Paper Mache Pulp’ to make idols starting from 3ft to 15 feet.” Our association will make Vinayagar idols based on state government guidelines and they will not violate it, “he said idol makers used to specialize in RS 1 Crore business in Salem District only.” We cannot make business in 2020 and this year, “he said , While adding that most idol makers did not make new idols and they sold their old shares this year.
Knannan thanks Minister of Conference Minister Stalin for announcing RS 5,000 as a temporary assistance for mud pot makers for not making the business expected during the Vinayagar Chaturthi Festival .
“When comparing our expectations, temporary help open N nothing.
At the same time, we thank you for announcing that number, “he said.
Each idol maker usually makes at least 4,000 small idols for home and 500 large idols to be installed in public places.” This year, I just made it 2,000 small idols and did not make great idols, “he said, added that last year he faced a loss of Rs 5 Lakh by making a large idol.” We cannot use large idols such as mud idols and all large-sized idols will be powder within six Moon, “he added.
Idolus makers expect a good business at least next year.