Vrindavan

On this special broadcast, the focus is on the vibrant New Year celebrations across India, specifically in Mathura. A reporter on the ground describes the electric atmosphere at the Banke Bihari temple, where thousands of devotees have gathered. The update highlights how people are eager to begin the year with a glimpse of the deity and prayers. Despite the jam-packed crowds, the correspondent notes the smiles and devotion on the faces of those waiting for darshan. The report also mentions simultaneous coverage from Manali, Srinagar, Hyderabad, and Ayodhya.

As India prepares to step into 2026, a massive surge of devotees has overwhelmed major religious destinations. This special report by India Today highlights the unprecedented rush at pilgrimage sites including Ayodhya, Puri, and Somnath. In Vrindavan, the Banke Bihari Temple administration has urged devotees to postpone visits due to choking traffic and packed streets. Similarly, authorities at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar and Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath Temple have suspended VIP and protocol darshan to manage the lakhs of devotees arriving daily. The Somnath Trust reports footfall crossing several lakhs, with numbers expected to rise further.

On this special report, the focus is on the massive devotee surge at India's religious destinations ahead of New Year 2026. From the Jagannath Temple in Puri to the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, lakhs of devotees are queuing up for 'darshan'. The programme highlights how administrations in Ujjain and Varanasi have suspended VIP protocols to manage the overflowing crowds. It also features visuals of the intense rush at Somnath and the Ganga Ghats as millions choose to start the year with prayers.

As the countdown to New Year 2026 begins, massive crowds have choked major pilgrimage sites across India. In a special report, India Today highlights the situation in Puri, Vrindavan, Ujjain, Somnath, and Varanasi. The rush is so intense that the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga have suspended VIP and protocol darshan to manage the surge. In Vrindavan, the Banke Bihari temple administration has urged devotees to 'postpone visits unless absolutely necessary' due to packed streets and traffic jams. Drone visuals from Varanasi capture thousands moving towards the Ganga Ghats. A devotee at one of the temples remarked, 'The temple has become very beautiful and beautiful.' Authorities are working round the clock as footfall crosses lakhs.

A masked Palaash Muchhal, mehendi still on his hands, was spotted praying at Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan.

In this Special Report, India Today’s Suesha Sawant speaks to newlyweds Ashlesha Sawant and Sandeep Baswana. The couple, who met on the sets of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', tied the knot in Vrindavan after a 22-year relationship. Sandeep Baswana shares, '22 years actually is not a very long time if you have been in love.' The actors discuss their organic decision to marry, the intimate ceremony with family, and their unconventional journey. They emphasize that their bond remains unchanged, with the wedding serving as a celebration for their parents and a legal formality.

A Vrindavan‑themed haldi turned into a visual spectacle—with a Yamuna‑inspired boat entry and an enchanting underwater fantasy setup.

Cricketer Virat Kohli and wife, actor Anushka Sharma are back in Mumbai after visiting Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan today. The couple were clicked at the Mumbai airport.

The vibrant tradition of Lathmar Holi began in Nandagaon, marking the start of week-long Holi celebrations in the Braj

Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated on Monday with full gusto across the country by people from all walks of life.

Here are the top developments. As many as 271 Rohingyas resorted to hurling stones at police personnel. They were seeking release from a centre in Kathua's Hiranagar area. Meanwhile, the overflowing Yamuna River has wreaked havoc in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura and Vrindavan.

The residents and priests in Vrindavan have written 108 letters written in blood. Here's why...

A student beat up his maths teacher in the classroom after being allegedly scolded for not bringing books to school in Mathura’s Vrindavan. In a video that has gone viral, the class 10 student can be seen being scolded by his teacher for allegedly not bringing a book into the classroom. The next moment, the boy was walked outside the classroom, after which he pushed his teacher, grabbed his collar and pinned him to the bench.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slammed Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav for his "Lord Krishna" remarks.  Speaking at a government event in Aligarh, the Chief Minister said that Lord Krishna "must be cursing" those who were in power and did nothing for Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Gokul. Adityanath's remark came just a day after the SP chief claimed that Lord Krishna visits him in his dreams every night and tells him that if he wins the state's upcoming Assembly elections, he will establish "Ram Rajya" in Uttar Pradesh.

Holi celebrations began with bright colours in Mathura and Vrindavan on Monday.