A man dressed as Michael Jackson poses for photographs with those celebrating 
New Year’s Eve at Juhu Beach. Pic/Nimesh Dave

Mumbaikars offer prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi on the first day of 2026. Pic/Satej Shinde 

Large crowds gather at Marine Drive to welcome 2026. Pic/Ashish Raje 

A crowd at Marine Drive on New Year’s Eve. Pic/Ashish Raje

Police manage the crowds at Juhu Beach. Pic/Nimesh Dave

Revellers celebrate New Year’s Eve amid heavy police security at the Gateway of India. Pic/Shadab Khan

The rare sight of a near-empty CSMT on New Year’s Eve. Pic/Ashish Raje 

A boy selling light strips outside CSMT on New Year’s Eve. Pic/Ashish Raje