Durga Puja 2021: Breathtaking photos of celebrations amid COVID-19 pandemic protocol
Celebration for Durga Puja has started across India. The festival marks the victory of good over evil as according to mythology, Maa Durga killed demon king Mahishasur.
The festival of Durga Puja began on October 11 and the entire nation seems to have welcomed the festivities with full gusto while at the same time trying to follow COVID-19 pandemic protocol. The first day of the Puja is called Maha Shasthi and on this day the idol of Maa Durga is unveiled for devotees to visit.
The festival marks the victory of good over evil as according to mythology, Maa Durga killed demon king Mahishasur.
The festival is celebrated in various parts of the country but has a special significance for Bengalis - for whom it is the biggest festival.
Check out some breathtaking photos of the celebration.
(Pics courtesy: ANI)
Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja
![Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/12/978710-kolkata.jpg)
Ranchi celebrates Durga Puja
![Ranchi celebrates Durga Puja Ranchi celebrates Durga Puja](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/12/978709-durga-ranchi.jpg)
Delhi celebrates Durga Puja
![Delhi celebrates Durga Puja Delhi celebrates Durga Puja](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/12/978708-maa-durga.jpg)
Durga Puja, Kolkata
![Durga Puja, Kolkata Durga Puja, Kolkata](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/10/12/978707-durgapujaani.jpg)