New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The new year has finally arrived, leading to celebrations and new beginnings for the Indians. From offering prayers and festive feasts to lively street parties and seaside countdowns, Indians across the country celebrated the new year in style.

The renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art extending New Year greetings on Thursday in Puri. The sand art featured 'Welcome 2026. Happy New Year.'

In Assam, the devotees gather in large numbers at the Sri Jagannath Temple in Dibrugarh to offer prayers on the occasion of the new year. People were seen standing in long queues for the darshan of Lord Jagannath.

The Tourists at the Rohtang Pass in Himachal were in for a treat as they celebrated the new year wi...