Vrindavan Overwhelmed: New Year Devotees Face Accommodation Crisis, Temple Chaos

• Mathura Vrindavan sees massive New Year crowds, all accommodations fully booked since Dec 25.
• Devotees struggle to find lodging, many forced to wander; desire darshan of Lord Banke Bihari.
• Sewayat Ashish Goswami advises against bringing elders and urges care for children due to severe overcrowding.
• Banke Bihari Temple experiences long queues, pushing, and chaotic scenes; devotees question poor crowd management.
• Temple premises are packed, leaving no space; many devotees return without darshan due to extreme congestion.

Why It Matters: Vrindavan faces severe overcrowding for New Year; devotees advised to check conditions before travel.