Ranchi: Saraswati Puja was held with traditional fervour in Ranchi on Tuesday with people offering prayers to the deity at home and pandals, albeit in a low-key manner, keeping in mind the ongoing pandemic.
With coaching institutions remaining shut since the Covid-induced lockdown in March last year, many were seen giving the celebrations a miss this year.
While Saraswati idols are generally not theme-based, the pandemic helped creative minds make wonders with several committees installing Covid-themed idols at the pandals.
At Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (Rims), Saraswati came along with her entourage consisting Ganesh and Kartik where the latter was seen slaying a coronavirus-shaped demon. Rims director Dr Kameshwar Prasad performed the rituals in the presence of doctors and students. The day was also observed at Durga Bari with traditional fervour.
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