Devotees immerse the idol of Goddess Durga in Prayagraj

Durga idol being carried for the immersion at Dadar Chowpatty in Mumbai

Devotees wear PPE kits and perform traditional Dhunuchi dance on the occasion of Durga Puja to show respect to the Covid 19 front line warriors, in Kolkata

Effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran are being burnt at an event marking the festival of Dussehra in New Delhi

A view of burning of the effigy of Ravana, stuffed with fire-crackers at a new colony, Dussehra Ground, in Gurugram

Effigy of demon king Ravana is being burnt on the occasion of Dussehra in Prayagraj

Every year Durga Puja and Navratri are celebrated with full fervour, but this year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, restrictions have been imposed on celebrations

A view of burning of the effigy of Ravana, stuffed with fire-crackers, at an event marking the festival of Dussehra at a new colony, Dussehra Ground, in Gurugram on Sunday.

Effigy, Ravana, Dussehra

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