New Year 2026: India Welcomes New Year 2026 with Celebrations, Sunrise Rituals and Devotion

The year 2026 has begun with joy, hope, and celebrations across India as people bid farewell to 2025 with enthusiasm. From midnight onwards, cities witnessed vibrant New Year festivities marked by fireworks, parties, and gatherings with family and friends. Visuals from eight cities including Dehradun, Mussoorie, Dharamshala, Shimla, Trichy, Ranchi, Gwalior, and Vadodara showcased the festive spirit as people celebrated the arrival of the new year. From Kanyakumari to Goa, crowds gathered to witness the first sunrise of 2026, welcoming the year with optimism and gratitude. In Kanyakumari, the country’s first sunrise symbolized hope and new beginnings. Alongside celebrations, devotion marked the first morning of the year as temples across the nation saw a massive influx of devotees. In Ayodhya, thousands lined up from early morning to seek blessings at the Ram Mandir, beginning the year with faith, prayers, and spiritual devotion.