Northeast celebrates 9th International Yoga Day
First Published: 21st June, 2023 12:47 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 2014 UN address, suggested June 21 to be celebrated as International Yoga Day
Today is International Yoga Day. Like the rest of the world, the Northeastern states of India were also seen celebrating the 9th International Yoga Day on Wednesday.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the occasion took part in a yoga session at the Dhubri Stadium in Jhagrarpar.
Along with the CM, Assam Health Minister Kesab Mahanta also joined the International Yoga Day celebrations in Dhubri.
Assam finance minister Ajanta Neog also participated in the Yoga Day in Dibrugarh.
Likewise, the Tripura Youth Affairs and Sports Department organized a yoga day session at the international exhibition ground, Hapania, in West Tripura.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha graced the event and took part in a yoga session with the rest of the people. Apart from the Chief Minister, a large number of students, security force personnel, and people from various walks of life participated in the event.
Olympian gymnast Dipa Karmakar also took part in the celebrations.
The Yoga day was also observed in Arunachal Pradesh. On the occasion, the Arunachal BJP organized a special event at the state BJP headquarter in Itanagar. The event was attended by ministers, MLAs, and BJP Morchas.
In Nagaland, a special event was organized at the Assam Rifles IGAR-North Helipad in Kohima to observe the day. DIG Medical Dr.TH Khole graced the event as a special guest.
The soldiers guarding the nation at the border also took part in the celebrations. Himveers of 11th Battalion ITBP, Pegong in Sikkim performed Yoga in one of its forward posts located at an altitude of 18000 feet.
Likewise, the Trishakti Corps organized Yoga events in various military stations across North Bengal and Sikkim, including border areas, throughout the month of June and today.
The events witnessed enthusiastic participation by all serving soldiers, their families, and dependents at military stations.
While Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attended a program organized by the Sikkim state Ayush Society and the health and family welfare department.
Similarly, in Mizoram, an event was organized in Aizawl, where many top leaders as well as administrative officials took part in the celebrations.
Mizoram Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati was present as the chief guest.
International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 since 2015, following its inception in the United General Assembly in 2014.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 2014 UN address, suggested June 21 to be celebrated as International Yoga Day.
The origin of Yoga can be traced back to 5000 years ago in Northern India.
The word “Yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning “to join”, “to yoke” or “to unite”, symbolizing the unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between human and nature; and a holistic approach to health and well-being.
Yoga has emerged as one of the most trusted means to boost physical and mental well-being.
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