Jamshedpur: The Steel City welcomed the New Year with enthusiasm, joy, and a spirit of togetherness as people across Jamshedpur ushered in the beginning of the year in their own unique ways. The celebrations passed off peacefully, with no major untoward incident reported from any part of the city till the filing of this report.
From late-night revelry to early morning prayers, the New Year was celebrated with gaiety and devotion. While many residents opted for organised celebrations at hotels, clubs, and community halls, others marked the occasion through social and religious gatherings, exchanging greetings and wishing one another prosperity and happiness in the year ahead.
As the clock struck midnight, groups of revelers sang songs, burst crackers, and cheered in anticipation of a new beginning. The younger generation, in particular, was seen stepping out in large numbers to celebrate with friends, while elders preferred a quieter start to the year by visiting places of worship. Special midnight and early morning masses were conducted in all major churches across the city, while prayers were held at gurudwaras. Devotees also thronged temples in different localities from the early hours of the day, seeking blessings for a peaceful and prosperous year.
Public spaces across the city wore a festive look. From temples and churches to clubs, parks, bus stands, and residential colonies, the New Year celebrations were marked with full enthusiasm. Popular spots such as Jubilee Park and Dimna Lake witnessed heavy footfall as youngsters gathered to welcome the year, clicking photographs, bursting crackers, and exchanging greetings. Several groups of youths were also seen riding bikes across the city, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
The hospitality sector played a major role in the festivities. The highlight of the celebrations was witnessed at Wave International, where dance troupes enthralled audiences with scintillating performances. Revelers danced late into the night to popular music to welcome the New Year. Prominent hotels organised special dinner arrangements, drawing large crowds. People were seen dancing to popular Bollywood numbers as hotels across categories lined up a variety of events to attract guests.
Residential colonies and housing societies also joined the celebrations in a big way. Several housing complexes in Sonari and Kadma organised cultural programmes, music nights and community gatherings, bringing residents together to welcome the New Year in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Amid the celebrations, messages of reflection and social responsibility were also shared. Social worker Pankaj Verma, while spreading the message of peace at Jubilee Park, said that the New Year should be a time not only to count achievements but also to reflect on shortcomings and strive for improvement. He suggested that cultural celebrations should also include songs, folk dances, and choreographies highlighting social issues such as drug addiction, illiteracy, and female foeticide to create greater awareness in society.
Overall, the New Year celebrations in Jamshedpur reflected a blend of joy, tradition, faith, and social consciousness, as residents came together to welcome the year with hope, positivity, and renewed determination.
