Thousands of devotees across Hyderabad visited temples on New Year's Day 2026 to seek blessings, with significant crowds observed at Sri Jagannath Temple and Birla Mandir. Temple authorities implemented extensive arrangements, including extended queues, additional facilities, and volunteer support, to manage the spiritual turnout. Despite long waiting times, many devotees found the darshan experience comparable to or shorter than previous years, marking a devotional start to the year.