The 10th International Day of Yoga is being celebrated across the country on Friday. The main function will be held at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the celebrations from Srinagar.
Prime Minister @narendramodi participates in International Yoga Day event in Srinagar
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Over 7,000 people from various walks of life will gather with the Prime Minister on the banks of Dal Lake, Srinagar to mark this special occasion. J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Minister Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav and many other dignitaries will also join the programme led by the Prime Minister. Globally, Embassies and Indian Missions abroad will join the celebrations, reflecting yoga’s widespread influence.
VIDEO | People participate in a yoga session organised by Consulate General of India, New York (USA) at Times Square, ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21.
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This year’s theme, “Yoga for Self and Society,” emphasizes yoga’s vital role in fostering both individual well-being and societal harmony.The event aims to bring together thousands of participants carrying the message to promote global health and wellness through the practice of yoga.
#WATCH | Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw takes part in a Yoga session in Delhi, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. pic.twitter.com/iMzwhlfmXO
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2024
Along with Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysuru, major cities worldwide also host yoga events, including iconic landmarks like Times Square in New York City, the United Nations Headquarters, Washington and parks in London and Sydney. Embassies and Indian missions abroad too joined the celebrations.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath performs yoga on the occasion of the 10th International Yoga Day pic.twitter.com/9bqrU1At73
— IANS (@ians_india) June 21, 2024
In September 2014, during his speech at the United Nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea of establishing an annual Yoga Day on June 21.This date is significant as it marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and is culturally important in various regions globally.
#Watch | Akhnoor, Jammu | Indian Army soldiers perform Yoga along with dog squad at LOC #YogaForSelfAndSociety #InternationalYogaDay2024 #IDY2024 @moayush pic.twitter.com/Kay6IF7Dd2
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