Yoga enthusiasts globally mark International Day of Yoga
. @IndiainSL celebrated 11th #InternationalDayofYoga at the iconic Independence Square in Colombo. More than thousand participants including Hon'ble Ministers, Parliamentarians, Cricketing legends, cultural icons & yoga enthusiasts participated. #YogaForOneEarthOneHealth #IDY2025 pic.twitter.com/GGePTkmvOS
— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) June 21, 2025
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