New Year 2026: Lakhs Throng Baba Baidyanath Temple, Faith Soars in Deoghar

• A massive crowd gathered at Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deoghar on New Year's Day 2026.
• Temple gates opened at 4 AM after traditional puja by Sardar Panda; general darshan followed.
• Devotees from across India, including Bihar and Jharkhand, sought blessings for the New Year.
• 'Sheeghra Darshanam' coupon price doubled to 600 rupees to manage the unprecedented crowd.
• Long queues formed from Mansinghi, with 1.5 to 2 lakh devotees expected for darshan.

Why It Matters: Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga witnesses immense devotion as lakhs begin New Year 2026 with prayers.