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Durga Puja 2021: Breathtaking photos of celebrations amid COVID-19 pandemic protocol

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)

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Updated:Oct 12, 2021, 12:20 PM IST

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Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja

A decorated Puja pandal ahead of Durga Puja festival, in Kolkata on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

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Ranchi celebrates Durga Puja

Puja pandal decorated by Bengali community to celebrate Durga Puja at OCC compound, in Ranchi on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

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Delhi celebrates Durga Puja

Devotees offer prayers to an idol of the Goddess Durga on the occasion of Durga Puja Festival, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh)

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Durga Puja, Kolkata

Women priests Nandini Bhowmik, Ruma Roy, Seymanti Banerjee and Poulami Chakraborty perform the ritual at 66 pally Durga puja festival on the occasion of Maha Sasthi, in Kolkata on Monday. (ANI Photo)

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Durga Puja, New Delhi

A priest performs Arti at the decorated Puja Pandal on ''Maha Sashti'' during the Navratri festival at Chittaranjan Park, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo)