Shimla, 1 January 2026: On the first day of 2026, thousands of devotees gathered at various temples across Himachal Pradesh to offer thanks for the past year and seek blessings for the year ahead.
One of the busiest temples in northern India, the Naina Devi temple situated on a hill in Bilaspur district, saw a large influx of pilgrims mainly from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi, according to temple officials.
Similarly, heavy crowds were observed at Chintpurni temple in Una district, as well as Jwalamukhi and Brajeshwari Devi temples in Kangra district.
An official from Naina Devi temple told the news agency over the phone that they expect daily visitors to number between 15,000 and 20,000 through the weekend.
Meanwhile, a senior police officer said security has been stepped up at all major temples to manage the crowds effectively.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu extended their greetings to the people on the occasion.
The Chief Minister expressed hope that the new year will bring happiness, new hopes, resolutions, and positive energy for everyone. He remarked that despite challenges, the people of the state stood united with the government.
CM Sukhu noted that 2025 was a year marked by several disasters, yet it remained a year of development and achievements, setting new benchmarks in education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure. He also reaffirmed the government’s firm resolve to eliminate the chemical narcotic “chitta.”
The Chief Minister assured that the government will continue to stand firmly for the welfare of the people and the overall interests of the state.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla hoped the new year would bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to every household and open up new opportunities for progress and development.
He said the new year is a time to rekindle hope, adopt positive thinking, and collectively commit to building a stronger, healthier, and more inclusive society.
The Governor urged the youth to embrace values of discipline, compassion, and social responsibility and actively contribute towards making the state drug-free, healthy, and prosperous.
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