International Yoga Day 2026: Main event to be held in Kolkata on June 21; PM to lead

International Yoga Day 2026: Main event to be held in Kolkata on June 21; PM to lead

Union Minister for Ayush said 2026's theme, ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’, highlights the role of yoga in promoting physical health, mental well-being and healthy ageing

PM Modi to lead International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations in Kolkata

PM Modi to lead International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations in Kolkata New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 in Kolkata on Sunday (June 21), as the Ministry of AYUSH on Monday formally launched the nationwide and global countdown to the annual event. The announcement was made during the curtain raiser programme for International Day of Yoga 2026…

PM Modi And Slovak President Watch Special Yoga Session Ahead Of International Day Of Yoga

PM Modi and Slovakia President Peter Pellegrini on Monday watched a special yoga session at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava, days before the International Day of Yoga on June 21. The event underscored the growing global appeal of yoga and came as countries around the world intensified preparations for the annual celebration. The United Nations proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in December 2014 after PM Modi proposed the i…

From Individual Health to Global Harmony: Odisha Begins Countdown to 12th International Yoga Day

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has officially kicked off its countdown to International Yoga Day 2026. In a vibrant launch at Kalinga Stadium, the state government unveiled a week-long Yoga Festival designed to promote health and community wellness across the region. Leaders and sports officials joined citizens on the mat to inaugurate the event, setting a high-energy tone for the celebrations ahead. It is a joint initiative by the Sports & Youth Services …

Modi to lead International Day of Yoga celebrations

Intro: The main national event will be held at the historic Red Road under the leadership of the Prime Minister New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 in Kolkata on June 21, the Ministry of AYUSH announced on Monday while formally launching the nationwide and global countdown to the annual event. The announcement was made during the curtain raiser programme for …

12 cultural, heritage sites chosen for national Yoga Day 2026 celebrations

New Delhi, Jun 15 (PTI) From the banks of Ganga river in Haridwar to the ancient ruins of Hampi and the historic precincts of Delhi's Red Fort, 12 iconic landmarks across the country will serve as the focal points of India's International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 celebrations.The main Yoga Day event will be held in Kolkata on June 21, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations.Union Ayush Ministry has identified 12 culturally and h…