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Monks, locals participate in Yoga camp at Muktinath Temple

Kathmandu [Nepal], June 17 (ANI): Taking Yoga practice to new heights, monks and locals in Nepal, celebrated fourth International Day of Yoga at Muktinath Temple, 12500 feet above sea level.

ANI Jun 17, 2018 15:28 IST

Kathmandu [Nepal], June 17 (ANI): Taking Yoga practice to new heights, monks and locals in Nepal, celebrated fourth International Day of Yoga at Muktinath Temple, 12500 feet above sea level.
The Yoga camp was organised by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.
In May, during the second day of his visit to Nepal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the iconic Muktinath temple which is regarded sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists.
Prime Minister Modi is the first world leader to offer prayers inside Muktinath temple.
In April, addressing the 43rd edition of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the nation to make this edition of Yoga Day memorable.
Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice. International Yoga Day was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). (ANI)

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Monks, locals participate in Yoga camp at Muktinath Temple

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