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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Visakhapatnam sets world record on International Yoga Day: 3.02 lakh people perform yoga along 28km beach stretch; PM Narendra Modi leads historic event
VISAKHAPATNAM: The coastal city made history by setting a world record with a massive participation of 302,000 people performing yoga along the beach stretch, in the presence of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on International Yoga Day, Saturday. The port city aimed for a turnout of 326,000 to establish a new Guinness World Record for the largest yoga gathering in one place, exceeding the previous record in Surat, Gujarat, by 147,000 participants. Notably, 22,122 tribal students from Alluri Sitarama Raju district had previously set a record for the largest synchronized performance of Suryanamaskar at a single location. The gathering on the beach stretch spanned about 28 kilometers from Kalimata Temple to Bheemili and began even before sunrise. Fortunately, the weather was kind, with not a single drop of rain falling in the morning. People of all ages participated, supported by a QR code tracking system that recorded 302,087 attendees. With all necessary precautions in place, the authorities ensured that there were no untoward incidents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Union Ministers Prataprao Jadhav, Rammohan Naidu, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Srinivasa Varma, State BJP President D. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 임플란트 29만원 이벤트 임플란트 더 알아보기 Undo Purandeswari, State Minister Nara Lokesh, and other officials participated in the yoga session alongside the public. Meanwhile, Indian Navy personnel performed yoga on the decks of warships along the coast. All 326 designated areas were filled with enthusiastic participants who began arriving early in the morning. Over 10,000 vehicles transported people from various locations. Despite some traffic congestion at various junctions, the event proceeded peacefully and successfully, supported by more than 10,000 security personnel and an additional 6,000 government staff from various departments who worked diligently for the past month. While the state government anticipated a turnout of 20 million participants statewide, registrations reached 24.5 million. In total, 217 million people participated in various locations across Andhra Pradesh. Initially, the government planned to issue 2.5 million certificates to participants who underwent three days to one week of training. However, they later revised this estimate to identify 18 million eligible individuals for certificates. All 26 districts in the state organized different theme-based yoga events, and around 101 tourist destinations celebrated Yoga Day.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kolkata hosts sitar-fusion yogathon, attracting pan-India participation
Kolkata recently hosted a yogathon that merged traditional yoga with live sitar music, a first-of-its-kind experience in India. Organized by the Samartha Conscious Living Foundation and conceptualized byHarsha Banthia, this event at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium drew over a thousand participants, both in-person and virtually, from across the nation. Under the theme "Breath. Move. Grow. We are open to new beginning," Yogathon 2025 aimed to foster a collective experience of healing and awareness. The inclusive event offered activities for all ages, including the signature Suryanamaskar Challenge (50, 108, or 150 rounds), expert-led sessions, and wellness booths. Speaking on the occasion the spokesperson and a national yoga Acharya Harsha Banthia said, "Live sitar and yoga themed jamming sessions were highlights of the event and Kolkata has never witnessed this before. We are glad to come up with a concept through which we can motivate people to have a healthy lifestyle by making it interesting with live music too. With Yogathan 2025, we aim to take yoga to every household through Suryanamaskar. "
