Yoga Day celebrated across Karnataka with message of global unity

Bengaluru, June 21 (UNI) Karnataka on Saturday joined the rest of the world in celebrating the 11th International Yoga Day with mass yoga demonstrations, community events, and wellness drives organised across urban and rural areas, underlining both the physical and philosophical dimensions of the ancient Indian practice.
State BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa underscored the deeper message behind the occasion, stating, 'The intention behind this celebration is one — the idea of a divine family. We've heard of the concept 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' — the world is one family — and through Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is sending out a message to the world reflecting this very vision.'
Vijayendra credited Prime Minister Modi's global initiative for the UN's declaration of June 21 as International Yoga Day. He noted that Yoga Day is now marked with 'great enthusiasm and meaning not only in Karnataka but in almost every country in the world.'
The state-level activities coincided with the Prime Minister's participation in a large-scale yoga event in Visakhapatnam, where he performed yoga alongside thousands of young participants, reinforcing the spirit of unity and holistic well-being.
In Davangere, hundreds gathered at the High School Ground for a mass yoga session, organised jointly by the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, AYUSH Department, Brahma Kumari Institute, and local wellness organisations. People from all walks of life, including students, government officials, and health workers, took part.
In Hubballi, local MLA Mahesh Tenginakai hailed the event as a milestone in promoting national health and mental wellness. He emphasised the significance of yoga as a unifying force, calling it 'India's gift to the world.'
In Kodagu, community members assembled at Gowda Samaj, with large numbers of participants — from senior citizens to schoolchildren — engaging in early morning yoga practice in traditional attire.
In the state capital Bengaluru, yoga instructor Gautam Udappa observed a visible shift in public perception. 'Earlier, people laughed at the mention of yoga. Today, even schoolchildren are practicing it with sincerity. That is the transformation this movement has brought,' he said.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, also attending a session in Bengaluru, remarked, 'Thanks to Prime Minister Modi's efforts, Yoga Day is now celebrated around the world. It has become a global occasion that promotes mental peace and physical harmony.'
From city centers to village squares, from schools to spiritual centers, Karnataka's widespread participation in International Yoga Day reflected not only a commitment to health and wellness but also a shared belief in the larger message of global harmony.
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