11th International Yoga Day Celebrated Across India And The World

India celebrates the 11th International Day of Yoga today under the official theme, 바카라�Yoga for One Earth, One Health바카라�. In a major flagship event along a 26바카라�km corridor from Ramakrishna Beach to Bhogapuram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a synchronised session of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) with over 300,000 participants, part of a nationwide 바카라�Yoga Sangam바카라� coordinated across more than 100,000 locations, according to The Economic Times.

State officials reported a remarkable 2.39 crore registrants in Andhra Pradesh alone, exceeding the government바카라�s two crore target.

The corridor was digitally and logistically divided into 326 compartments, each accommodating up to 1,000 participants, supported by 1,438 trained yoga demonstrators, 907 certified instructors, and a team of stewards, medical staff, sanitation workers, and ANMs, as explained by The Times of India. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasised that 5,451 master trainers had mobilised more than 1.05 crore individuals, with plans underway to integrate yoga into the school curriculum from Class IX and explore the establishment of a deemed yoga university.

Speaking at the venue, PM Modi highlighted yoga바카라�s inclusive spirit. 바카라�Yoga is for everyone, beyond boundaries, backgrounds, age or ability,바카라� he asserted, reaffirming his call for 바카라�Yoga for Humanity 2.0바카라�, urging that inner tranquillity inform global policymaking. Modi also described yoga as a 바카라�pause button바카라� that humanity needs amid global unrest, linking its practice with worldwide peace and calm.

Global Diplomacy and Armed Forces

The event also featured participation from Indian Navy personnel aboard INS units off the Visakhapatnam coast, as well as diplomats from Japan, France, Russia, and other nations, according to India Today. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led a yoga session at a military cantonment in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, lauding the troops바카라� dedication and linking the ceremony with recent operations in the region, as covered by NDTV.

State-Level Highlights

In Kanpur, Green Park Stadium saw participation by approximately 10,000 people, including youth and children, with early entry from 5:30바카라�a.m. and certificates awarded via QR-code registration, per the Times of India. The Art of Living organisation led advanced asanas performed to music.

Across Delhi바카라�NCR, more than five major events unfolded, as reported yesterday by Navbharat Times. Notable venues included mall complexes in Gurugram, Noida, and Dwarka, offering both in-person and Instagram-friendly photo opportunities.

Internationally, Japan, London, and New York witnessed diplomatic and community-led yoga sessions. In Tokyo, more than 2,000 people바카라�including the spouses of both the Japanese prime minister and foreign minister바카라�took part, with a speech delivered by India바카라�s Ambassador, Sibi George, Times of India notes. Meanwhile, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher led a symbolic session at Times Square, New York. In London, hundreds gathered at The Strand under the UK High Commission바카라�s banner.

Broadcast Media & Live Coverage

Live coverage across major media outlets offered real-time updates. The Times of India described Prime Minister Modi바카라�s look at yoga as a 바카라�pause button,바카라� while NDTV highlighted six impactful quotes by the PM on peace, unity, and global policy. Deccan Herald detailed that CM Yogi Adityanath performed in Gorakhpur and that Rajnath Singh led his J&K session, noting that key events were held across the UK and for regional governors.

Public Logistics & Community Reach

Public transport adjusted schedules in Delhi to support early arrival, with trains starting at 4바카라�a.m., as reported by Livemint. Indian participants can download participation certificates via an online AYUSH portal after registering for the event.