Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the International Yoga Day Celebrations at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Friday on the occasion of the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY).
In a press release, the Consulate General of India in New York said, "Consulate General of India in New York, in partnership with Times Square Alliance, celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga at the iconic Times Square of New York City, on June 20, 2024."
The Embassy of India in Nepal organised a large-scale Yoga demonstration on the eve of the International Day of Yoga in Lumbini and Pokhara on Thursday.
The events commenced with a sunrise Yoga session at the scenic Sarangkot view point offering the participants breathtaking views of the Annapurna mountain range.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday for a two-day visit during which he will unveil various development projects and participate in International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar on Friday.
The Indian Embassy in the US organised a Yoga session in Washington, DC ahead of the 10th edition of the International Day of Yoga, witnessing a large number of people participating in the yoga session on Thursday.
"It is a multi-tier security. As per the security protocols, the high-alert security arrangement has been made here," IGP Kashmir Zone Vidhi Kumar Birdi told ANI on Wednesday.
As per the release from the Indian Embassy, the celebration began early in the morning with a series of yoga sessions led by experienced instructors, showcasing a range of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation techniques.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Srinagar to participate in the yoga event in connection with International Day of Yoga, Manoj Sinha, Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor on Wednesday called PM's visit a "matter of pride for the people of Jammu and Kashmir."