Archive · 1 Jan 2026
India Celebrates New Year's Eve
On the last day of 2025, people in Mumbai, Goa, and Rajasthan celebrated New Year's Eve with big parties and special events.
In Mumbai, they watched the final sunrise of the year at the Gateway of India and celebrated with train horn salutes at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).
The city was full of energy with people gathering at Marine Drive, Girgaon Chowpatty, and Juhu Beach.
In Goa, beaches like Calangute and Baga were packed with people enjoying fireworks and music.
In Rajasthan, many tourists visited places like Jaipur and Udaipur.
There were strict security measures to keep everyone safe.
The weather was nice, but the air quality was not very good in some areas.
Everyone was excited to welcome 2026 with parties and special events.
Mumbaikars and tourists gathered at the Gateway of India to witness the last sunrise of 2025.
Mumbai local trains at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) performed an iconic horn salute at midnight.
Goa's beaches, including Calangute and Baga, were packed with revellers celebrating with fireworks and music.
Rajasthan saw a massive influx of visitors for New Year celebrations, with tourists thronging destinations like Udaipur and Jaipur.
Security has been tightened in Mumbai, Goa, and Jaipur with additional police deployment and extra checkpoints.
- Who
- Mumbaikars, tourists, and residents of Rajasthan and Goa
- What
- New Year's Eve celebrations and security measures
- When
- December 31, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai, Goa, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ajmer
- Why
- To celebrate the transition to 2026 and ensure public safety
Celebratory Perspective
Security Perspective
Public Celebrations
Celebratory Perspective
Celebrations with fireworks, music, and gatherings at iconic locations.
Security Perspective
Tightened security measures to manage crowds and ensure public safety.
- Location
- Mumbai, Goa, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ajmer
- Date
- December 31, 2025
- Time of Sunrise
- 7:00 AM
- Temperature Range
- 18°C to 31°C
- Air Quality
- Unhealthy in some areas
- Security Personnel Deployed
- 17,000 in Mumbai, additional in Rajasthan and Goa
- Public Transport
- Extended services for New Year's Eve
- Sunset Time
- 6:11 PM
- Notable Visitors
- Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu in Udaipur
- New Year Packages
- Up to Rs 1.5 lakh in Jaipur
Sources
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Tamil Nadu rings in 2026 with prayers, celebrations amid tight security on beaches
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