Events to mark Yoga Day on Saturday
Around 10,000 students of the Velammal Group of Institutions will be performing yoga in the presence of Governor R.N. Ravi, who is the special guest at the event to be held at Usain Bolt ground of Velammal IB Global School at 8 a.m.. Later, he will be interacting with the students.
The event has been organised with the main aim of promoting physical fitness, mental health and wellness among the students and the public, and to create awareness about yoga. The programme is also being held to showcase India's traditional education system and culture.
A yoga event has also been organised by the Chinmaya Mission, Madurai. Similar events will be held at Madurai District Court, Madurai Railway Junction premises, race course and other places.
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