An Indian artist giving final touches to the idol of Hindu Goddess Durga ahead of Durga Puja festival starting from 22nd to 26th October 2020. Bangalis all over the world celebrate an annual Durga puja festival. The festival marks the victory of goddess Durga in her battle against the Mahishasura and epitomises the victory of good over evil. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Durga puja society decided refuse entry of general public and limit physical contact with their members. A record of the visitors was also to be maintained for easy contact-tracing.

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Keywords: artist, bangalis, belief, celebration, delhi, devi, durga, faith, festival, goddess, hinduism, idol, idols, indian, preparation, puja, religion, religious, traditional