“I had the privilege of visiting Kashmir, the land of yoga and meditation, on International Yoga Day. In Srinagar, we are experiencing the power of yoga. I congratulate everyone in our country and those practicing yoga worldwide on this occasion from Kashmir,” said PM Modi during his address.
PM Modi took part in the Common Yoga Protocol session, highlighting yoga’s role in promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. He also participated in various yoga poses and meditation sessions in Srinagar.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads Yoga session at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on J&K, on International Day of Yoga. pic.twitter.com/N34howYGzy
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New Trend of Yoga Tourism in India: PM Modi
“From Rishikesh and Kashi to Kerala, a new trend of Yoga Tourism is emerging in India. People from around the world are coming to India to learn authentic yoga,” PM Modi added.
He mentioned the growing interest in yoga in Jammu and Kashmir, stating, “The enthusiasm of people here to connect with yoga is an opportunity to boost tourism in the region.”
International Yoga Day’s 10th Anniversary
International Yoga Day has reached its 10th year. In 2014, PM Modi proposed International Yoga Day at the UN, gaining support from 177 countries, a record in itself. Since then, Yoga Day has been setting new records.
Over 7,000 people gathered on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar to celebrate this special occasion.
Since 2015, Prime Minister Modi has led International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at various iconic locations, including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysuru, and the United Nations Headquarters in New York.”