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COVID pandemic dampens puja spirit this year

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SHILLONG: An artist giving the finishing touches to idol of Goddess Durga at a Kumartuli in the city on Monday.

The COVID pandemic has dampened the spirit in the run up to annual Durga Puja this year as the celebration will be a very low-key affair without associated pomp and grandeur because of restrictions imposed.

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