Overview
- Darshan on January 1 follows a special schedule with rituals 5:30–6:00 a.m., continuous access until noon, resuming 12:30 p.m., brief evening pauses at 7:00–7:10 p.m. and 7:30–8:00 p.m., and closing at 11:30 p.m.
- All special pujas are suspended for the day to prioritize uninterrupted walk-in darshan and crowd flow.
- Access measures include dedicated queues for women, senior citizens, parents with infants, persons with disabilities and pregnant women, along with LED screens, a medical post and free tea and milk.
- Transport arrangements feature a free feeder bus from Dadar railway station and an advisory to use the nearby metro, with free footwear storage counters available throughout the day.
- Electronic items and mobile phones are barred inside with deposit counters provided, and officials expect a turnout of three to four lakh; early morning visuals showed heavy crowds at the first aarti.