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India celebrated the fifth International Yoga Day on June 21, 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other ministers and key BJP leaders, led yoga demonstration which was attended by thousands of citizens at Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Various State governments also observed the occasion with State leaders including Governors and Collectors leading demonstrations in major cities.
Earlier, Indian missions across the world were asked to celebrate the International Day of Yoga in a grand manner. Mr. Modi also sent video messages to all embassies for screening at the beginning of the yoga protocol, the External Affairs Ministry said.
Also read: What yoga can teach us
As a part of International Yoga Day celebrations, naval personnel perform yoga onboard decommissioned warship Virat in MumbaiPhoto: Vivek Bendre
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed various asanas with around 40,000 enthusiasts at the Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi, Jharkhand, to mark the fifth International Day of Yoga. He urged people to make yoga an integral part of life.Photo: PTI
Scenes of mass yoga exercises in open grounds, parks and halls were mirrored in various parts of the country, even in the icy slopes of the Himalayas where Indian Army personnel put out their mats to perform various exercises. Pictured here are Army men observing International Yoga days from the Himalayas.Photo: PTI
87 years old former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (S) National President H.D. Deve Gowda practicing yoga at his residence in Bengaluru.Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash
Participants perform yoga on the occasion of International Yoga Day at VOC Park in Coimbatore on Friday.Photo: M. Periasamy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah performs yoga during a State level function to mark the fifth International Yoga Day in Rohtak on Friday.Photo: Akhilesh Kumar
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit leads celebrations to mark International Yoga Day at Raj Bhavan in ChennaiPhoto: R. Ragu
In Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam Collector J. Nivas and other officials participate in yoga day celebrations.Photo: K. Srinivasa Rao
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International Day of Yoga | |
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Official name | International Day of Yoga – IDY |
Also called | Yoga Day |
Observed by | Worldwide |
Type | International |
Significance | Official United Nations promotion of global health, harmony and peace |
Celebrations | Practice of yoga, meditation, spreading awareness about yoga and adopting it in one's lifestyle by discussing its benefits |
Date | 21 June |
Next time | 21 June 2020 |
Frequency | Annual |
First time | 21 June 2015 |
Related to | Yoga, meditation, Indian Religions, Indian history, cultural performances |
International Yoga day at a glance
International Day of Yoga, or commonly and unofficially referred to as Yoga Day, is celebrated annually on 21 June since its inception in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).[1]Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice which originated in India.[2] The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in his UN address suggested the date of 21 June, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world.[3]
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Origin[edit]
The idea of International Day of Yoga was first proposed by the current Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on 27 September 2014.[4] He stated:[5]
Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in well being. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day.
— Narendra Modi, UN General Assembly
Following this initial proposal, the UNGA held informal consultations on the draft resolution, entitled 'International Day of Yoga', on 14 October 2014. The consultations were convened by the delegation of India.[6]In 2015 Reserve Bank of India issued a 10 rupees commemorative coin to mark the International Day of Yoga.[7]
UN Declaration[edit]
On 11 December 2014, India's Permanent Representative AsokeMukherji introduced the draft resolution in the United Nations General Assembly. The draft text received broad support from 177 Member States who sponsored the text, which was adopted without a vote. This initiative found support from many global leaders. A total of 177 nations co-sponsored the resolution, which is the highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA resolution of such nature.[8]
When proposing 21 June as the date, Modi said that the date was the longest day of the year in the mass northern hemisphere (shortest in the southern hemisphere), having special significance in many parts of the world. From the perspective of yoga, the summer solstice marks the transition to Dakshinayana. The second [9] full moon after summer solstice is known as Guru Poornima. Shiva, the first yogi (Adi Yogi), is said to have begun imparting the knowledge of yoga to the rest of mankind on this day, and became the first guru (Adi Guru).[10] Dakshinayana is also considered a time when there is natural support for those pursuing spiritual practices.
Following the adoption of the UN resolution, several leaders of the spiritual movement in India voiced their support for the initiative. The founder of Isha Foundation, Sadhguru, stated, 'this could be a kind of a foundation stone to make scientific approach to the inner well-being of the human being, a worldwide thing... It's a tremendous step for the world.'[11] The founder of Art of Living, Ravi Shankar, lauded the efforts of Modi, saying, 'It is very difficult for any philosophy, religion or culture to survive without state patronage. Yoga has existed so far almost like an orphan. Now, official recognition by the UN would further spread the benefit of yoga to the entire world.'[12]
Editions[edit]
2015[edit]
International Yoga Day on board INS Jalashwa
The first International Day of Yoga was observed around the world on 21 June 2015. The Ministry of AYUSH made the necessary arrangements in India. 35,985 people, including Narendra Modi and dignitaries from 84 nations, performed 21 asanas (yoga postures) for 35 minutes at Rajpath in New Delhi. The day was observed by millions across the world.[13]NCC cadets entered the Limca Book of Records for the 'largest yoga performance simultaneously by a single uniformed youth organisation' by performing at multiple venues.[14][15]
The event at Rajpath established two Guinness world records awarded to the Ministry of AYUSH, and received by the minister Shripad Yesso Naik. They were for the largest yoga class, of 35,985 people,[16] and for the largest number of participating nationalities (84 nations).[17] In San Francisco, 5,000 participants gathered in the Marina Green park to practice yoga.[18]
2016[edit]
A senior government official said, 'The government of India has decided to take forward the momentum created by International Day of Yoga, 2015 with greater and more active participation of youth during the current year celebrations.'[19] The ministry organized an event titled 'The National Event of Mass Yoga Demonstration' at Chandigarh, which was to be attended by the Indian Prime Minister.[20]
India's Permanent Mission to the UN organized celebrations at the United Nations on 20 and 21 June 2016. A special event titled 'Conversation with Yoga Masters – Yoga for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals' was the centerpiece.[21]Jaggi Vasudev was the main speaker at the event.[22]
2017[edit]
In Lucknow, the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi participated in the event and practiced yoga along with 51,000 participants.[23][24] Many business leaders in India also took part in the event.[25][26] In New York, thousands of participants gathered to practice yoga on Times Square. Japan created a Parliamentary League for the promotion of yoga just prior to the event, in April 2017.[27] In China, the largest gathering was 10,000 participants in the city of Wuxi.[28] In Athens, the event took place on 25 June as part of the Greek Open Yoga Day[29] and in Kyiv, the event happened on 18 June and gathered a few hundred participants.[30] In Ireland, participants met in the round room of the City Hall in Dublin.[31] The theme for 2017 was 'Yoga for Health'.
2018[edit]
The event in Dehradun was held at the Forest Research Institute. PM Modi led an estimated 50,000 volunteers to mark the fourth anniversary of International Yoga Day. The theme for 2018 was 'Yoga for Peace'. Over 100,000 people gathered at a yoga session in Kota, Rajasthan and performed yoga together, earning the city a Guinness World Record.[32]
2019[edit]
5th International Yoga Day was celebrated zealously in various parts of India.[33] The main event was held in Ranchi and the Prime Minister of India, Mr.Narendra Modi led a crowd of over 40,000 people, who attended this event there.[34] The theme of this year's event was 'Yoga for Heart'. At this event, the prime minister addressed the people of India, stressing upon the importance of Yoga for the overall health of body, mind, society, and even our climate, saying 'Let our motto be - Yoga for peace, harmony, and progress'. He also said that the government would be working to make Yoga a pillar of the 'preventive healthcare and wellness' system.[35][36][37] Around 1000 participants, after a month long practice, gathered at Lukshmi Vilas Palace of Vadodara, on 20 June 2019, to perform 108 sun salutations which began at 4:30 a.m. till 6:10 a.m. non-stop to celebrate the 5th International Yoga Day.[38][39][40][41] The event has been held for the past three consecutive years, a day prior to the IDY.[42][43][44]
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