UP News: People across the country celebrated the New Year with great pomp. During this time, people were seen partying and dancing at different places. In different hotels and clubs of Varanasi too, people welcomed the New Year 2025 with enthusiasm and excitement on the night of 31 December. However, during this time, the figures of past years show that liquor worth crores is sold between the night of 31 December and 1 January. But this time shocking facts have been told by the Excise Department of Varanasi.

When ABP Live asked the Excise Department of the district about the figures of liquor sales in Varanasi on 31 December and 1 January, they said that it is not possible to give any clear figures right now. But this time 31 December was Tuesday. So there is no doubt in saying that liquor sales have decreased on this day as compared to normal days. Many people worship Goddess Maa on the day of Navratri and due to worshiping Hanuman ji on Tuesday, people refrained from drinking alcohol on 31 December.

What was the reasoning given by the Excise Department?
While giving information from the department, it was said that even on normal days, people avoid consuming alcohol and eating meat on Tuesday. The main reason for this is that people believe that Tuesday is the day of Pawanputra Bajrangbali who is known for complete celibacy and satvik life. If a person consumes alcohol and meat on this day, then he is a partner in sin.

Leaving behind old memories, people welcome the new year with celebrations on 31 December. On this day, people are also seen consuming alcohol among their loved ones. Last year, people used to consume liquor worth crores of rupees on the occasion of New Year in Varanasi and nearby districts. But this time, the Excise Department has said that there has been a decrease in sales, the main reason for which is said to be 31 December falling on Tuesday.