Residents in Mumbai burned an effigy of a "coronavirus monster" as part of celebrations for the Hindu festival of Holi, to ward off further infection for the disease.

The effigy was burnt at Worli in Mumbai on March 9, 2020.

The effigy, which was shaped to be a giant blue demon, has been given the name "Coronasur", a pun on the name often given to monsters in ancient Hindu mythology.

In India, 42 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed so far, including a three-year-old child that tested positive.

Residents have put up an effigy of a literal coronavirus monster to burn it as part of Holi celebrations (festival of colors) to fight the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in western India.

The effigy was burnt at Worli in Mumbai on March 09, 2020.

Mumbaikars have discovered their remedies for fighting the coronavirus that has claimed over 3000 lives around the globe and about 90,000 are infected.

The effigy, which is in the form of a giant blue rakshas (Monster), has been given the inventive title 'Coronasur', a pun on the name often given to monsters in ancient Hindu manuscripts.

Burning the effigy will mark the beginning of the Holi festival, which signifies the victory of good over evil.

In India, 42 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed so far, including a 3-year-old that has tested positive.