At this time of the year, the busy construction sector would be celebrating the Vishwakarma Puja to mark the birth anniversary of lord Vishwakarma or the divine architect in the Hindu mythology.

This year, conspicuously missing are the sounds of hailing lord Vishwakarma, the dancers dancing to blaring Bollywood music and spectators rushing from one site to another. Apart from the decorated altars at automobile workshops, furniture units and construction site, there is no grand celebration as workers and owners adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols.

“The celebration is bleak,” said Dawa Sangay, an automobile mechanic.  “I miss the celebrations from the previous years. They were dancing and singing till midnight.”

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