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.
Thrice Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej shared his excitement about meeting and performing Yoga at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
Also participating in the event will be digital evangelist Vala Afshar, award-winning storyteller Jay Shetty, Indian chef and restaurateur Vikas Khanna and Grammy award winner Ricky Kej.
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 way Prime Minister Narendra Modi has showcased India's culture worldwide is comparable to that of Swami Vivekananda," he said on the occasion of International Yoga Day.
Every year International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 worldwide. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga and promote its holistic approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday attended a Yoga Day function with government officials and school children at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Bambolim.