Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- Thousands of devotees flocked to the Mumbai's iconic Siddhivinayak Temple on Thursday morning to welcome New Year 2026.
The temple opened its doors at 3:15 am, and the first aarti was performed amidst great devotion.
For many worshippers, attending the first aarti of the year was a moment of joy and spiritual fulfilment, setting a hopeful tone for the months ahead.
Anticipating a massive turnout, the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Mandir Trust made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth crowd management and a comfortable darshan experience.
Expecting nearly three to four lakh devotees over the course of the day, the temple authorities opened the shrine much earlier than usual, at 3:15 am, as devotees began lining up from...