Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Yoga Day on June 21 at India Gate, New Delhi.
Delhi turned into a large yoga mat on Sunday, when the entire Rajpath had volunteers performing yoga along with the Prime Minister.
Mr. Modi said this was not just a daylong celebration but the beginning
of an era of peace and harmony. Marvelling over the recognition that
International Yoga Day had brought upon this ancient Indian tradition,
he thanked the comity of nations for making it possible and joining
India by organising similar events world over.
Other prominent personalities who joined Mr. Modi in attempting the
record included the warring duo of Delhi politics – Chief Minister
Arvind Kejriwal and Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung – besides some members of
Parliament from Delhi.
The International Yoga Day celebration drew enthusiastic response in
many countries. Sri Sri Ravishankar’s The Art of Living also organised
yoga camp on the occasion. Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Yoga Centre had also
arranged a mass programme. Indian Army and Coast Guard also held yoga
camps on June 21.
Mr. Modi said that though yoga originated in India, it is a collective gift to humanity.
