New Delhi [India], June 22: More than 65,000 children and SOS Mothers from SOS Children's Villages India, the largest self-implementing child-care NGO of the country celebrated International Day of Yoga across all 31 Children's Villages and communities in 22 States and Union Territories.
"The entire world is celebrating the International Day of Yoga today. It is a matter of great pride for the entire country that the world is acknowledging the cultural heritage and traditions of India," DG Kumar said.
Kamboj said, "Today's celebration is, indeed, very special as PM Modi will lead us in doing yoga here. It is under his leadership that June 21 was declared #InternationalYogaDay. It is only fitting that the inspiration behind the idea is with us today in the scenic multicultural setting o
Noting that Yoga comes from India and is a very old tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that it is truly universal and can be adapted to age, gender and fitness level
On International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he fully agreed with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after the latter articulated his views on the importance of Yoga.
About 1,000 Yoga enthusiasts on Wednesday held a massive event in Nepal's Pokhara in a bid to promote the traditional Indian fitness routine, as the world marked International Yoga Day.
The Embassy of India in Japan and the Republic of Marshall Islands, as well as, the Embassy of India in Kuwait organised the Yoga Day celebration in light of the 9th International Day of Yoga.