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Modi Celebrates Yoga Day with 300,000 in Visakhapatnam

6/21/2025

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Summary

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi championed the 11th International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, spotlighting yoga as a beacon of global peace and health. With the inspiring theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," over 300,000 participants gathered, while millions joined across the nation, showcasing yoga's transformative power embraced in 175 countries worldwide.

History

Historical Context

The United Nations established International Yoga Day on June 21, 2014, following a proposal by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with 177 countries co-sponsoring the resolution. The first celebration in 2015 saw over 35,000 participants in New Delhi, highlighting yoga's global significance in promoting health and peace, and marking its evolution into a worldwide movement.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi championed the 11th International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, spotlighting yoga as a beacon of global peace and health. With the inspiring theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," over 300,000 participants gathered, while millions joined across the nation, showcasing yoga's transformative power embraced in 175 countries worldwide.

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