Rains and COVID have not been able to dampen the spirit of devotees on Maha Ashthami of Durga Puja. Though the scale is small, idol sizes are exceptionally small and presence of people at the mandaps are extremely less, the devotion and excitement cannot be missed. The Kahilipara Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee is celebrating the 36th Puja this time and devotees have been trickling in since morning.