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Tarakarama Stadium to host IYD celebrations on June 21
Srikalahasti: Sri Venkateswara University's Tarakarama Stadium is set to host the International Yoga Day (IYD) celebrations on June 21 on a grand scale, with around 10,000 participants expected to attend the event. In preparation for the programme, District Collector Dr S Venkateswar conducted a high-level review meeting on Wednesday, joined by SP V Harshavardhan Raju and Joint Collector Shubham Bansal. The review saw the participation of key officials including Tirupati Municipal Corporation Commissioner N Mourya, District Revenue Officer Narasimhulu, Tirupati RDO Rammohan, Vice-Chancellors from various universities, and others who attended virtually. During the meeting, the Collector instructed officials from various departments to make foolproof arrangements for the large-scale event. The Municipal Corporation was directed to ensure sanitation and drinking water facilities, while the Medical and Health Department was tasked with setting up health camps. The Police Department was asked to manage traffic efficiently and maintain law and order, ensuring no untoward incidents occur during the programme. He also instructed university Vice-Chancellors to ensure the participation of students and staff from their respective institutions. He urged the Education Department to facilitate the attendance of school and college students. He emphasised that all participants should be present at the venue by 6 AM on the day of the event. Ahead of the main programme, a mass yoga demonstration was organised at the iconic Gali Gopuram of the Srikalahasti temple on Wednesday, aimed at raising awareness about yoga among pilgrims and locals. Speaking on the occasion, Collector Venkateswar highlighted the importance of yoga, stating that it not only benefits the body but also enhances concentration and relieves mental stress. Srikalahasti MLA B Sudhir Reddy also spoke about the significance of yoga, noting that in the present stressful lifestyle, yoga has become essential for physical and mental wellbeing. 'To live a joyful and peaceful life, everyone should dedicate at least half an hour a day for themselves. It brings peace to the mind and soul,' he said. The awareness event at Srikalahasti saw active participation from Joint Collector Shubham Bansal, BJP State Secretary Kola Anand, Regional Director of Tourism R Ramana Prasad, Devasthanam EO T Bapi Reddy, District Tourism Officer Janardhan Reddy, various department officials, mandal-level officers, women, and students.
Hans India
05-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yoga meets heritage at Chandragiri Fort
TIRUPATI: The historic and scenic Chandragiri Fort hosted a vibrant Yoga session on Wednesday as part of the Yogandhra 2025 initiative, in the run-up to International Yoga Day on June 21. The event witnessed participation from various officials and citizens, led by District Collector Dr S Venkateswar and Chandragiri MLA Pulivarthi Nani. Addressing the gathering, Dr Venkateswar stressed the importance of incorporating yoga into everyone's daily routine. Yoga sessions are already being organised at various levels including secretariat and ward levels, with efforts focused on training and creating awareness among the public. 'So far, around eight lakh people have registered for yoga sessions across the district,' he said, highlighting the massive scale of the campaign. The Collector also said that yoga is being promoted at key tourist destinations to both encourage public health and showcase the importance of such heritage sites. The programme at Chandragiri Fort was part of this initiative, successfully combining wellness with tourism promotion. He urged people to maintain discipline in their daily exercise and lifestyle habits through yoga. Chandragiri MLA Pulivarthi Nani stressed that health is a vital aspect of every citizen's life. 'People are increasingly relying on various medications, which may affect health in the long run. Practicing yoga can help preserve good health naturally,' he said. Nani also shared that steps are underway to develop Chandragiri Fort further with the help of a renowned light and sound show agency, which is expected to boost the site's tourism appeal. The event saw participation from several dignitaries including State Yadava Corporation Chairman G Narasimha Yadav, TUDA Chairman C Divakar Reddy, Joint Collector Shubham Bansal, DRO G Narasimhulu, Tirupati RDO Ram Mohan, Regional Director of Tourism Ramana Prasad, District Tourism Officer Janardhan Reddy and officials from various departments. A large number of women, students and mandal-level officials also took part in the programme, marking it a grand success.
