Kolkata's renowned idol-making hub Kumartuli badly hit due COVID-19

An artisan is applying clay to the idol of Mahishasur the buffalo demon; but this year it is known as ‘Coronasura’ – named after dreaded novel corona virus. Goddess durga this year will not slay the Mahishasura’ but this coronasura. This is the theme that a durga puja club has decided. Kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, and Asia on October 7, 2020. Kolkata's Kumartuli is known as traditional potters' hub. More than 500 traditional workshops are here and approx 5000 artisans, their family earn livelihood by making clay idols. But this COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown has effected a lot at the business. The overall demand for the idols has fallen over 60% so the artisans are keeping their business in flow on this festive season with low production to lower prices.