The annual Durga Puja is being held at the Devi Panchayan temple in Thimphu, the Bhutanese capital, with strict COVID-19 safety protocols.

The nine-day event is conducted for the long life of His Majesty The King, His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and Members of the Royal Family; and peace and prosperity of the country, according to the Hindu Dharma Samudaya of Bhutan (HDSB).

The recitation of prayers by Pundits, which began on October 17, will conclude on October 25, which will be followed by Dashain or Tika on October 26. The puja is also being held at the old temple above the Thai Temple in Thimphu.

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