21-06-2025
Yoga brought global recognition to India: Mandya DC
Mandya: Yoga brought global recognition to India, making the entire world turn its gaze towards this country, said deputy commissioner Kumara.
Speaking at the 11th
International Day of Yoga
celebration held at the PET Cricket Ground here on Saturday, the DC said India is indeed the global guru of yoga and called upon the people to adopt yoga in their life before illness strikes.
"If students start practising yoga from a young age, they will grow stronger physically and mentally and contribute positively to society," he added, suggesting that dedicating an hour to yoga can make the remaining 23 hours more productive.
Sri Purushottamanandanatha Swamiji, secretary of Sri Adichunchanagiri Education Trust, advised that yoga should not be restricted to just one day, but practised daily to maintain good health.
Sri Trinetra Mahanta Shivayogi Swamiji of Chandravana Ashrama's Baby Mutt said that if there is one Indian festival celebrated across the world, it is yoga. "India is the country that introduced yoga to the world," he said. "Our only lifelong companion is our body. To keep it healthy, one must practice exercise, meditation, yoga, and consume nutritious food."
City Municipal Council president MV Prakash, zilla panchayat CEO KR Nandini, superintendent of police Mallikarjuna Baladandi, additional deputy commissioner BC Shivanandamurthy, Indian Red Cross chairperson Meera Shivalingaaiah, and district AYUSH officer Dr Pushpa were present.
