A man seen carrying the head of an effigy of mythical demon Ghanta Karna before burning it to symbolise the destruction of evil and in belief to drive evil spirits and ghosts, during the Ghantakarna festival amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)Peoples believed that the festival wards off evil spirits, and brings peace and prosperity in their lives. In this festival, people worship and offer sacrifices to demons and supernatural power.

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