On New Year’s Day 2024, a multitude of devotees gathered at various religious sites across India to mark the occasion, offering prayers, taking holy dips, and participating in rituals.
Uttarakhand: Devotees Thrive in Spiritual Celebration In Uttarakhand, a large number of people visited the state for New Year celebrations, taking a holy dip in the Ganga. The enthusiasm of tourists at ‘Har Ki Pauri’ was evident, with thousands participating in the Ganga arti and offering prayers at temples. Devotees expressed their hopes for global brotherhood, happiness, and peace.
Devotees at Prayag Ghat Express Joy and Wishes Devotees who took a holy dip at Prayag Ghat on the first day of the New Year shared their happiness and extended wishes for a joyous and prosperous year. Visitors, including tourists from the UK, described the experience as amazing, expressing different aspirations for the new year.
New Year Prayers and Offerings in Temples Across India As the nation embraced 2024, some chose to enter the new year with prayers and offerings at temples. Devotees visited Guwahati’s Maa Kamakhya Temple, Kalkaji Temple in Delhi, Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, and various temples in Hyderabad. Special arrangements were made for devotees, and priests extended best wishes for a great year filled with progress.
Tamil Nadu’s Velankanni Church Holds Special Prayers In Tamil Nadu, special prayers were held at Velankanni Church on the first day of the year, attracting a significant number of devotees seeking blessings for the upcoming year.
Devotees Visit Ujjain Mahakal Temple in Madhya Pradesh Devotees in large numbers visited the Ujjain Mahakal temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting the deep connection between tradition and a positive outlook as they gathered to pray for fresh starts and blessings in the new year.