KhatuShyamji Fair: VIP Darshan Halted for 5 Days Amidst 3 Million Devotee Rush

• KhatuShyamji's 5-day New Year fair begins, expecting over 3 million devotees by January 2, with high alert from administration and temple committee.
• VIP darshan is completely suspended for 5 days to ensure smooth access for all general devotees, except VVIPs with official protocol.
• A uniform darshan system is implemented, featuring 14 queues, each 75 feet long, for all devotees to see Baba Shyam.
• KhatuShyamji is a no-vehicle zone; special parking and traffic diversions are in place, with 3000 security personnel deployed.
• Devotees are warned against touts and advised to report suspicious activities to the Shri Shyam Mandir Committee or police.

Why It Matters: KhatuShyamji fair prioritizes general devotees with suspended VIP darshan and new uniform queue system.