Vrindavan, Jan. 1 -- On the first day of the New Year 2026, the holy city of Vrindavan is completely immersed in devotion.
The tradition of starting the new year with the darshan (sight) of the deity has transformed Vrindavan into a grand confluence of faith on Thursday.
With the first rays of dawn, millions of devotees have flocked for the darshan of Thakur Banke Bihari Maharaj, filling the entire city with chants of "Jai Banke Bihari Lal Ki!".
The lanes of the world-famous Thakur Banke Bihari Temple are completely packed with devotees on Thursday. Old and young, men, women, and children - everyone was seen standing in queues for hours to catch a glimpse of their beloved deity.
As soon as the temple doors opened, the entire complex was...