It’s the onset of the festive season that people look forward to the whole year but this time, the Durga Puja celebrations are set to be a low-key affair amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Strict government guidelines mean that many may give puja pandals a miss this year and prefer to stay at home. Muted festivities also come as a worry to traders and businessmen who look forward to sales picking up during these weeks. Our Cover Story tries to capture the mood of the people in the current situation.