Devotees Flock to Kamakhya Temple on New Year 2026

A large number of devotees gathered at the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Thursday, January 1, to offer prayers on the occasion of the New Year 2026. From early morning hours, long queues were seen leading up to the temple premises as people began the year with religious observance.

Devotees from Guwahati and other parts of Assam, along with visitors from neighbouring states, arrived at the hilltop shrine to seek blessings, marking one of the busiest days at the temple in recent weeks.

On January 1, 2026, a large number of devotees offered prayers at the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to mark the New Year. Long queues were seen at the temple premises as people gathered from early morning hours to seek blessings at one of Assam’s most revered religious sites.

Heavy footfall at the historic shrine

The Kamakhya Temple, one of the most important Shakti Peethas in India, witnessed significant footfall throughout the day. Many devotees were seen carrying offerings and participating in rituals as part of New Year prayers.

Temple authorities and local administration made arrangements to manage the crowd and ensure the smooth movement of devotees during darshan.

Religious significance of New Year prayers

Offering prayers at Kamakhya Temple on the first day of the year is considered auspicious by many devotees. The shrine holds deep spiritual importance and attracts worshippers year-round, with the New Year and major festivals witnessing especially high turnout.

What happens next

Temple authorities are expected to continue crowd-management measures over the coming days as visitor numbers usually remain high during the early days of January. Devotees have been advised to follow temple guidelines and administrative instructions for a smooth darshan experience.