The world welcomed the New Year 2025 with vibrant celebrations, cultural events, and a sense of hope on Tuesday night, following a year filled with elections, political unrest, and conflict.
Across the globe, people gathered in large numbers to enjoy spectacular fireworks displays, cultural performances, live music, and themed decorations, marking another turn of the Earth around the sun. In India, cities kicked off the New Year celebrations with grand parties and crowded gatherings.
In Delhi, popular spots like India Gate, Hauz Khas, Connaught Place, and Lajpat Nagar were filled with people enjoying the festivities.
Delhi Police had made prior security arrangements to ensure a safe celebration.
In Punjab’s Amritsar, people gathered at the Golden Temple to welcome the New Year. Hotels in many cities also hosted special celebrations for the occasion.
In Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal, people were seen dancing in the streets as they welcomed 2025 . Similarly, in Lucknow, people danced and celebrated as the clock struck midnight.
As the New Year arrived, many cities witnessed spectacular fireworks displays. In Mumbai, beaches like Juhu Beach, Chowpatty Beach, and Versova Beach were packed with revelers.
People also gathered at Marine Drive to watch the fireworks. In Himachal Pradesh’s Manali, a popular tourist destination, crowds danced and cheered in the streets.
In West Bengal, people celebrated with lights flashing from their mobile phones. In Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram, fireworks lit up the sky, marking the arrival of the New Year.
In Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam, people celebrated by cutting cakes.
In Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore, percussion instruments were played in the streets, while Chennai witnessed a huge crowd for the celebrations.
In Jharkhand’s Ranchi, people were also seen celebrating with dancing and singing.
