Kolkata gears up for muted Durga Puja celebrations amid Covid-19

The city of joy is gearing up for a quiet Durga Puja for the second year in a row owing to Covid-19. Rules such as social distancing will be enforced in pandals and major state festivities have been cancelled by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to keep the virus in check.

For the second year in a row, Kolkata is getting ready to host a quiet 'pujo' amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Credit: PTI Photo

Pictured: An artist prepares Goddess Durga's clay idol ahead of Durga Puja festival in Kumartuli. Credit: PTI Photo

Performers attired as Goddess Durga, click a selfie during an event 'Live Durga''. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees carry a Durga idol for worship to a pandal. Credit: PTI Photo

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee begins the 'puja' of Goddess Durga ahead of Durga Puja festival, at Naktala Udayan Sangha. Credit: PTI Photo

A woman with children carry an idol of Goddess Durga ahead of Durga Puja festival at Kumartuli in Kolkata. Credit: PTI Photo

An idol of Goddess Durga decorated with a mask to spread awareness of coronavirus ahead of Durga Puja. Credit: PTI Photo