Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Modi to Lead International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam
International Yoga Day is getting a makeover this year!
Instead of just one day, it's going to be a 100-day celebration.
The main event, led by Prime Minister Modi, will be in Visakhapatnam on June 21st.
The government is planning special events leading up to the big day, and they expect lots of countries to join in.
The Andhra Pradesh government is also putting a big effort in by getting lots of people involved in yoga.
Prime Minister Modi will lead International Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam on June 21.
The event marks the 11th International Yoga Day.
This year's celebration is a 100-day season, not a single-day event.
Ministry officials expect over 170 countries to participate.
Andhra Pradesh government is mobilizing nearly 10 lakh yoga practitioners.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Ministry of Ayush
- What
- International Yoga Day celebrations
- When
- June 21st, with a 100-day season leading up to it.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To celebrate the 11th International Yoga Day.
- Event
- International Yoga Day
- Main Event Date
- June 21
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Participants
- Over 170 countries expected
- Initiative
- Yogaabhiyan by Andhra Pradesh government