Ranchi, Jan. 1 -- On the occasion of New Year 2026, a massive rush of devotees was witnessed at the famous Pahari Mandir and several other temples across the Jharkhand capital on Thursday .
From early morning, devotees began arriving at temples to offer prayers and seek blessings for peace, prosperity and good health in the New Year.
At Pahari Mandir, long queues were seen since dawn, with devotees patiently waiting for their turn to offer prayers to Lord Shiva.
The temple premises echoed with chants of "Har Har Mahadev," creating a deeply devotional atmosphere. Worshippers prayed for happiness, harmony and well-being for their families and society at large.
In view of the large turnout, the district administration and police made elabo...