Editorial photo #5932548 Religion and Belief

Ganesh Chaturthi Preparation In Kolkata Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak

An artisan giving final touches to an idol of Ganesha.Ganesh chaturthi or Ganesh puja is the Hindu festival of celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesha, the Elephant headed deity of Hindu mythology from Kailash parvaat to earth. People decorate their houses with flowers and ornaments and bring Ganesha idols to worship during this time. This year , the festivities took a hit and showed a decline due to COVID-19 outbreak , forcing peoples into cash crunch. The idol makers and sellers are facing a tough time in the potters hub of Kolkata due to decreased in sales of idols and other stuffs due to COVID-19 outbreak and lock-down that was imposed due to it. On August 19, 2020 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #5932548
Date taken: 19 August 2020
Location: —
Photographer: Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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