The main gas supply line to Narsingdi was damaged during construction work on a drain, according to Titas Gas authorities
The organisers decorated the pandal at Ranibazar intersection with masks and sanitizers.
Over the years, the pandal has sported themes such as the Bangabandhu Satellite, Indian blockbuster movie 'Bahubali' and the Royal Bengal Tiger, to much acclaim.
The association’s General Secretary Partho Paul Chowdhury highlighted the organisers' commitment to bringing 'fresh and exceptional' themes since its establishment.
“The coronavirus pandemic has limited the range of our arrangements. Still, we tried to be creative on a limited scale,” he said.
The Durga Puja is being observed at 408 marquees in Rajshahi - 69 of which are in the metropolitan area.
All the pandals in Rajshahi are oozing with vibrant colours but the celebrations remain subdued.