Business of idol makers has been severely affected to due to COVID-19 pandemic. Idol makers, preparing idols of Lord Ganesh ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi are facing shortage of work as orders have reduced my more than 50 per cent in comparison to last year. An idol maker Khokhan Adhikari said, "There's not much work this year. Demand is only for small idols that can be immersed in tubs/buckets. In comparison to last year, orders have reduced by more than 50%."