International Yoga Day 2025 — In pictures
- On June 21, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led large-scale yoga events in Visakhapatnam as part of worldwide celebrations involving 191 countries commemorating the 11th anniversary of the International Day of Yoga.
- This observance was established following the United Nations' 2014 decision, initiated by Prime Minister Modi, to recognize the 21st of June as a global day dedicated to Yoga.
- Celebrations spanned over 100 iconic Indian locations including RK Beach, where Modi and Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu joined residents, while special groups and leaders performed yoga across major cities and cultural sites.
- Modi highlighted the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' expressing that yoga is accessible to all people regardless of their location, background, age, or physical condition, and called for a global emphasis on health and unity.
- The widespread participation and record-setting activities, such as Andhra Pradesh's Guinness record for mass Surya Namaskar, highlight yoga's expanding global acceptance and role in promoting holistic well-being.
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