Prayagraj celebrates Int'l Yoga Day with wide, all-round participation
Prayaraj: Govt organisations, district administration, educational institutions and social organisations in Prayagraj joined the nation in celebrating 11th
on Saturday. In the main function, the Sangam turned into a spiritual and wellness hub as more than 10,000 people gathered to mark the day.
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The grand celebration at Sangam Nose was the main event in the city and saw enthusiastic participation of yoga practitioners, students, govt officials, and spiritual seekers.
Presiding over the ceremony as chief guest, minister for Industrial Development, Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi', led the participants through yoga postures and breathing exercises. The event was jointly organised by the district administration and the AYUSH department.
Speaking on the occasion, 'Nandi' emphasised that yoga is India's gift to the world and an integral part of the nation's ancient heritage. "Yoga is a scientific path to a healthy life as it balances the mind, body and soul, and has become a symbol of Indian culture worldwide under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi," he said.
At North Central Railway (NCR) headquarters in Subedarganj, International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm.
Themed "Yoga for One Earth, One Health", the programme was inaugurated with the live telecast of PM Modi's address from Visakhapatnam. The yoga session at NCR was led by General Manager Upendra Chandra Joshi, who practised yoga along with officers and employees. The event was organised under the guidance of trained yoga instructor.
In his address, the GM emphasised the significance of integrating yoga into daily routines.
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At Prayagraj Division of NCR, the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Rajneesh Aggarwal, inaugurated the event. In his address, Aggarwal described yoga as a spiritual discipline that harmonises the body and mind, boosting energy, focus, and inner strength. He noted that yoga not only improves physical fitness but also sharpens mental resilience and emotional stability. He encouraged railway personnel to embrace yoga to improve their health and work efficiency.
At Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Prayagraj the programme began with a morning yoga session in which students, teachers and staff participated. Under the guidance of yoga instructors, everyone practised various yogasanas, pranayama and meditation. Many teachers, officers, and students of the institute were present at this event. At Prof Rajendra Singh (Raju Bhaiya) University, the day was celebrated in a grand manner under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Akhilesh Kumar Singh.
On the occasion of Yoga Day, a programme was celebrated on the university campus in, which a large number of students, teachers' families, and all officers and employees with their families and residents of the area around the university also participated. The university also conducted group yoga practice with NCC cadets and soldiers at Arail Ghat.
International Yoga Day was also celebrated at Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Prayagraj.
The programme was presided over by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Satyakam. Under a special initiative guided by the Chancellor of the University, Anandiben Patel, all the members of the university participated in the 'Surya Namaskar' yoga practice with the aim of setting a world record. Likewise, at Army Public School, Old Cantt, a large-scale event involving students, NCC cadets, and staff was held.
The programme featured guided yoga postures, meditation sessions, and a pledge for healthier living through yoga.
Meanwhile, more than 14,500 students across 169 madrasas also took part in yoga sessions. The Minority Welfare Officer confirmed the participation, stating that yoga was well received by the madrasa community.
Children in orphanages, supported by Blue Cross Organisation, also joined the celebrations, practising yoga and learning its health benefits from medical experts.
Yoga Day was also celebrated at headquarters Central Air Command (CAC) and all units. Senior officers along with personnel and families of CAC participated in the event. All participants viewed the address of the PM on the occasion followed by a session of Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) which not only educated all the participants but also inspired them to adopt yoga as an essential part of their daily lives. Besides this, a series of asanas, breathing techniques and meditation practices were also undertaken successfully.
At the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Allahabad, a special Yoga workshop was organised. The event commenced with the participation of students, faculty, staff, and yoga enthusiasts from the campus community. The workshop was conducted under the guidance of certified yoga instructor .
Undeterred by the early morning showers, Nazareth hospital joyfully celebrated the Day by organising Yoga Sangam, radiating a spirit of wellness and unity. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of nearly 200 staff members and students, all gathered to embrace this global movement for health, harmony, and mindfulness.
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