Uttar Pradesh witnessed a massive surge of devotees across several pilgrimage sites on New Year's Day, including Ayodhya, Prayagraj, and Mirzapur. Despite cold weather and fog, thousands participated in holy dips at Sangam and Saryu Ghats, and offered prayers at temples like Ram Mandir and Vindhyachal Dham. Authorities implemented extensive arrangements for crowd management, security, and devotee comfort, including queues, heaters, bonfires, and night shelters, to facilitate the large influx.