Lakshmi Puja goes self-made in pandemic times


The Kojagori Lakshmi Puja that is traditionally after the Durga Puja festivities is one of the most-loved events in various Bengali homes, not only in Kolkata, but all over the world. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic this puja will be different this year. Many families now conduct the puja on their own, without a priest. Some other consult a priest to guide them through the ceremony. Jhimli Mukherjee Pandey has written a notable article on that at TOI.

Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/virus-fear-prompts-families-to-perform-lakshmi-puja-minus-priests-and-invitees/articleshow/78939763.cms

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