On the New Year, the darshan timings for Govind Dev Ji and Ganpati Ji have been extended
Auspicious start: 5 lakh devotees expected at Govinddevji, 3 lakh at Moti Dungri temple, temples prepare roadmap
Darshan Timings Extended for New Year: On the New Year, the darshan timings for Govind Dev Ji and Ganpati Ji have been extended.
- Govind Dev Ji Temple: From 7 hours to 9 hours
- Moti Dungri Temple: From 10 hours to 16 hours
The city will be inundated with religious tourists on December 31st, the last Wednesday of 2025, and on January 1st, the first day of the New Year. The Motidungri Ganeshji Temple will be crowded with devotees on Wednesday. This day also marks Putrada Ekadashi. Thousands of people will visit Govinddevji on the first day of the New Year.
According to the temple administration, approximately 500,000 visitors are expected during these two days. A route map has been prepared for this purpose. The temple administration has arranged for movement similar to those for Diwali, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi. The temple and police administrations are fully engaged.
Special arrangements for darshan, entry-exit routes, security arrangements, and extensions in darshan timings have been made for both days. The prescribed entry arrangements will be in place from Mangala Jhanki to Shayan Jhanki on this day. On New Year's Day, Govinddevji will be giving darshan to devotees for approximately 8 hours and 45 minutes, increased from 7. In case of large crowds, the time for each Jhanki may be extended by 15 to 30 minutes.
Motidungri Ganeshji; Darshan begins at 5 am with Mangala Aarti, 7 queues for entry and 8 for exit
Anticipating the large crowds of devotees expected at the Motidungri Ganesh Temple on the first day of the year, the temple trust has already made preparations. This year, the darshan arrangements have been modeled after Ganesh Chaturthi, ensuring easy and safe darshan for devotees. Mahant Kailash Sharma explained that seven separate lines have been created for devotees to enter and eight exit routes have been designated for exiting the temple. This will ensure the crowds don't congregate in one area, and darshan will continue uninterrupted.
Darshan will begin at 5 a.m. with Mangala Aarti and continue until Shayan Aarti at 9 p.m. Devotees will be able to visit Lord Ganesha for approximately 16 hours, up from 10 hours. On New Year's Day, Lord Ganesha will appear before devotees wearing a golden crown. Fifty-six offerings will be offered to Lord Ganesha. The temple complex will be monitored by 72 CCTV cameras.
Govinddevji: Entry for visitors will be through the main gate only, entry from Jaynivas Bagh will be closed. Entry for visitors will be through the main gate of the temple only. Entry from Jaynivas Bagh will be closed. There will be no arrangement for removing shoes and slippers in the temple and the free shoe stand will also remain closed. Devotees will be able to have darshan with shoes and slippers from the ramp outside the temple and without shoes and slippers from the temple cantonment.
After darshan, devotees will circumambulate and exit through the main gate. Devotees coming from Kanwar Nagar and Brahmapuri will be able to enter via the Jai Niwas Udyan-Janata Market route and exit via Shri Chintahar Hanumanji.
