International Yoga Day: A Global Celebration of Unity and Wellness

Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, participated in the International Yoga Day celebrations in Patna Sahib, Bihar. Emphasizing yoga as an 'invaluable gift,' Rai highlighted its role in balancing body, mind, and soul. The event drew diverse participants, echoing the day's theme of unity and wellness.

Across India, International Yoga Day saw enthusiastic participation, advocating for yoga in daily life. In Visakhapatnam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged the global community to adopt yoga as a collective responsibility, fostering 'inner peace' as a global policy. His address underlined yoga's potential as a unifying force for humanity.

The coastal celebrations in Visakhapatnam, attended by numerous dignitaries and yoga enthusiasts, embodied the year's theme: 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' This theme aims to highlight the interconnectedness of human and planetary health, inspired by India's wellness philosophy and cultural ethos.

(With inputs from agencies.)