New Year Devotion: Uttar Pradesh's Holy Cities Brace for Pilgrim Flood

As the New Year approaches, Uttar Pradesh's spiritual hubs, Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Mathura, are witnessing an influx of devotees. Enhanced security and crowd management plans are in place to handle the pilgrims visiting these iconic sites for a spiritual start to 2025.

With the New Year on the horizon, Uttar Pradesh's renowned spiritual destinations—Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Mathura—are experiencing an influx of pilgrims eager to embrace a spiritual beginning to 2025.

In Ayodhya, the newly consecrated Ram temple is drawing thousands of devotees seeking blessings. The town's accommodations are fully booked, and 'darshan' hours have been extended to manage the crowds. Enhanced security measures have been deployed to maintain safety.

Varanasi, too, braces for a flood of visitors, with major sites implementing strict viewing protocols. Authorities in Mathura-Vrindavan enforce regulations to ensure smooth pilgrim movement amid the extraordinary numbers.

(With inputs from agencies.)