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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.
Last Updated : 08 October 2021, 10:41 IST

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For the second year in a row, Kolkata is getting ready to host a quiet 'pujo' amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Credit: PTI Photo
For the second year in a row, Kolkata is getting ready to host a quiet 'pujo' amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Credit: PTI Photo
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Pictured: An artist prepares Goddess Durga's clay idol ahead of Durga Puja festival in Kumartuli. 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
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
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
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
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
An idol of Goddess Durga decorated with a mask to spread awareness of coronavirus ahead of Durga Puja. Credit: PTI Photo
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Published 08 October 2021, 06:36 IST

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