Mizoram joined the global community in observing the 11th International Day of Yoga, themed 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', with a significant event held at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawl on Saturday.
On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, Indian Coast Guard Director General Paramesh Sivamani, along with others, performed Yoga in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday.
The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) on Saturday observed the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with great enthusiasm, conducting large-scale celebrations across various remote and strategic locations in the islands.
While speaking to ANI, Jayant, a yoga teacher at Isha Yoga Centre, said, "Today is the International Day of Yoga. It's not new; since its launch, it has been like a wildfire. The world now knows the importance of yoga."
"We are proud because the Prime Minister created a movement and for the last 11 years he was driving this movement from the front and we are very lucky that this time he gave Andhra Pradesh the opportunity to showcase our talent," Minister Lokesh told ANI in Visakhapatnam.
Speaking to ANI, Doraiswami said, "This year is particularly special as we had for the first time, as far as I'm aware, a message from His Majesty the King as well as a special gesture for this anniversary day of International Day of Yoga."
While celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga on Saturday, Tamil actress and BJP leader Namitha vowed to practice yoga regularly and encouraged others to do the same.