New Year Rush: Lakhs Flood India’s Major Temples, VIP Darshan Suspended

As the New Year approaches, a massive wave of devotion is sweeping across India’s major pilgrimage centres. From Jagannath Temple to Banke Bihari Temple, lakhs of devotees are thronging temples seeking divine blessings before the year ends. Cities like Ujjain, Somnath Temple, and Varanasi are witnessing record footfall, forcing authorities to suspend VIP darshan and implement emergency crowd-control measures. With packed streets, long queues, and nonstop temple management efforts, faith is flowing in unprecedented numbers as millions prepare to step into the New Year with prayers and hope.