Puri: January 1 marks the start of the new year 2024. The new year 2024 is expected to bring new hope, new experiences, and memories for all of us. People are seen ushering in the new year in various ways. While some people visited temples some people made plans for a picnic to a popular destination etc.
Meanwhile, like every year, many people gathered at Chandrabhaga Beach to witness the first sunrise of the new year 2024. Many people also lit diyas while praying to Lord Surya Narayan wishing the new year to bring happiness and prosperity to all.
Meanwhile, devotees throng Puri Srimandir to have darshan of lord Jagannath on first day of 2024.