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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Zero civic sense': Yoga day event turns ugly in Vishakhapatnam as locals fight over free mats, viral video sparks outrage
On the International Day of Yoga 2025, on June 21, Vishakhapatnam created a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering. There were over three lakh people. However, chaos erupted soon after the event concluded as locals ran to loot free yoga mats. The now-viral video, which sparked outrage on social media, shows several locals throwing punches at each other to grab the free yoga mats that were given away during the event. As the video progresses, locals can be seen grabbing three to four yoga mats and exiting the venue. Sharing the video, an X user @TARUNspeakss wrote, 'Yoga mats looted after the Guinness World record on Yoga day in Vishakhapatnam. Zero civic sense bhai!' Watch here: Yoga mats looted after the Guiness World record on Yoga day in Vishakhapatnam. Zero civic sense bhai! 🤦 — Tarun Gautam (@TARUNspeakss) June 25, 2025 The video quickly gained traction, prompting numerous reactions. One user said, 'Wonderful people fighting for Mats,they will do anything for free.' Another user commented, 'Let's announce this as a new tradition, it will make us not lose our reputation world wide.' 'Poverty, zero civic sense, culture, etc,' a third user wrote. 'They probably were brought there with the promise of yoga mats at the end. Otherwise there is absolutely no way they are gathering there to do yoga,' a fourth user said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the yoga session in Vishakhapatnam, performing the Common Yoga Protocol at RK Beach. Prominent leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Governor S Abdul Nazeer, and many central and state ministers, also joined him. The event spanned a 28-kilometer stretch from RK Beach to Bhogapuram, making it the largest yoga gathering at a single location. It broke the previous record set in 2023 by Surat, which hosted 1.47 lakh participants.
The Hindu
22-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Around 10,000 volunteers participate in NLCIL's International Yoga Day event
The NLCIL organised one its biggest mass events, with an estimated 10,000 volunteers participating, during the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations nation-wide on Saturday. A press note said yoga practice sessions were organised as part of the IDY '25 themed 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' at the Bharathi Stadium, schools, and industrial units in Neyveli in addition to external project sites and attached offices across States. Participants performed simple asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), NLCIL, led the mass demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) and yoga practice at Bharathi Stadium, urged participants to practise yoga regularly to lead a healthy life. He later planted saplings of the Asoka tree near the stadium as a symbol of peace and harmony. Suresh Chandra Suman, Director (Mines) & P&P (AC), Samir Swarup, and Director (HR), M. Venkatachalam, Director (Power), senior officials, students, representatives of recognised trade unions, associations, welfare federations and cultural organisations also took part in the celebrations. At the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (Jipmer) community hall, scores of medical students, staff and family and members of the public undertook yoga practice led by 137 resource persons trained in CYP. Vir Singh Negi, JIPMER Director, said yoga therapy significantly reduces the inflammatory biomarkers as evidenced by many studies conducted in JIPMER and elsewhere. He also highlighted the role of yoga in managing chronic conditions, and especially management of stress which is the need of the hour. S. Rangabashiam, Deputy Director Administration, also spoke. As a prelude to IDY, a workshop on stress management 'Mindfulness and Melody: The art of stress relief' led a panel of internal and external expert faculty, including tutors from Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education. A webinar on 'Harnessing the Healing Power of Yoga: From Mind-Body Balance to Clinical Applications' featured seven eminent speakers from Jipmer and institutions abroad. Pondicherry University's Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, in collaboration with the Siddha Regional Research Institute (under the Ministry of Ayush) and Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari, also organised events to mark IDY 2025 at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indoor Stadium. More than 300 participants experienced the CYP. P. Prakash Babu, Vice Chancellor, M. Elayaraja, Director of Sports (i/c), Pondicherry University, K. Tharanikkarasu, Director (SEI&RR), Shyamala Rajkumar, Research Officer (Siddha), HOD - DCR, Siddha Regional Research Institute, R. Thangalakshmi, Tamil Nadu Pranth Pramukh, Vivekananda Kendra, M. Vijay Kumar, chief librarian, Vengat Rao, Dean, Student Welfare and P. Thenmozhi, Research Officer (Siddha) participated. The IDY celebration was preceded by a week-long yoga practice workshop in Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium.
Hans India
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Achievement belongs to every citizen, says Andhra CM over record-breaking Yoga event
Amaravati: After the Yogandhra event at Visakhapatnam on the 11th International Day of Yoga created a new Guinness Book of World Record, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said this achievement belongs to every citizen of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 3,00,105 people participated in the event organised by the Government of India. This set the record for the largest yoga lesson ever. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the event by performing the Common Yoga Protocol with the participants at the RK Beach. He was joined by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, and Central and state ministers. The event was held on a 28-km stretch from RK Beach to Bhogapuram. It broke the record set in 2023 in Surat, which hosted a Yoga session with 1.47 lakh participants at one location. Reacting to a tweet by Guinness World Records on Sunday, Chief Minister Naidu posted that this achievement belongs to every citizen of Andhra Pradesh. 'I thank each and every one of you who made this possible. Your enthusiasm and dedication have been truly inspiring. This record shows what we can accomplish when we unite with a purpose. Congratulations to everyone!' wrote Naidu. 'And we did it! Heartfelt thanks to all the participants, TDP leaders and cadre, government officials, and everyone who contributed to achieving this remarkable feat,' posted Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh. The event marked the culmination of Yogandhra, a month-long initiative by the state government to create public awareness. The programme began at 6.30 a.m. on Saturday, but participants had started arriving as early as 2 a.m. According to officials, a QR code-based tracking system set a new standard for crowd management and real-time attendance accuracy. A day before the main event, Visakhapatnam set another Guinness World Record for the largest synchronised Surya Namaskar with 22,122 tribal students performing together. Additionally, the state achieved 21 recognitions in the World Book of Records, showcasing its organisational excellence and public enthusiasm. Nine Indian Naval warships participated in the main event, symbolising national unity and pride.
Hans India
22-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Sri Sathya Sai Medha Wellbeing Counsel celebrates IYD
Puttaparthi: The Sri Sathya Sai Medha Wellbeing Counsel (SSSMWC) celebrated the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 at the Sai Baba Temple in Yenumulapalli, with active support from the temple management. The highlight of the event was the 'Yoga Sangam', a flagship initiative of IDY 2025, which featured a simultaneous and synchronised mass yoga performance based on the Common Yoga Protocol. The event was held from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., with the main yoga session conducted from 7:00 to 7:45 a.m., followed by speeches, yoga demonstrations, and prayers in the concluding segment. The gathering saw enthusiastic participation from individuals across various age groups and religious backgrounds, emphasizing unity through wellness. Yoga Guru D Dastagir addressed the participants, urging everyone to make daily yoga practice a habit in order to elevate consciousness, nurture mental hygiene, and cultivate moral values. He emphasized yoga's role in enhancing focus, confidence, and the mind-body connection. He also extended heartfelt thanks to the temple management and all the participants for their support in making the event a resounding success. The event served as a reminder of yoga's universal appeal and its capacity to unite communities in the pursuit of holistic health and spiritual growth.
India Gazette
22-06-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Hundreds celebrate International Yoga Day in Beijing
Beijing [China], June 22 (ANI): In Beijing, hundreds of yoga enthusiasts gathered on Saturday to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, the Indian Embassy in China said. The event began with a soulful kirtan and continued with an energizing session of the Common Yoga Protocol, officially marking the start of the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations at the Old Chancery complex. 'A moment of unity under the morning sky !@iccr_hq@moayush@IndianDiplomacy,' the Indian Embassy in China wrote in a post on X. In a series of posts on X, the Indian Embassy in China said, 'The sun rose, the mats rolled out, and the 11th International Yoga Day began at Old Chancery complex, Beijing, with calm and purpose. From a beautiful Kirtan to the energizing Common Yoga Protocol, the morning brought together hundreds of yoga lovers.' 'A guided meditation helped participants centre themselves & experience calm. The experience was elevated with a graceful performance blending yoga with the grace of Odissi! The crowd was also spellbound by the advanced yoga demonstrations,' it posted. 'Winners of online contests held in the run-up to Yoga Day were felicitated, alongside participants of the spirited Yoga Challenge! Gratitude to the yoga masters & dedicated volunteers who brought the celebration to life,' it added. Meanwhile, the first batch of 'Kailash Manasarovar Yatra' Yatris also performed Yoga while on their way. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy said, 'Yoga for health, peace and harmony. The first batch of 'Kailash Manasarovar Yatra' Yatris via Nathu La route, performed Yoga to mark the International Day of Yoga 2025 in Bainang County in Tibet Autonomous Region, while on their way to perform the holy Yatra.' Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, hailing yoga as a gift 'beyond age' that transcends all boundaries and unites humanity in 'health and harmony.' The event took place against the scenic backdrop of the Visakhapatnam coastline, with Indian Navy ships stationed near the shore, adding to the grandeur of the celebrations. The Prime Minister praised the efforts of the Andhra Pradesh government and extended his appreciation to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan for hosting the event in Visakhapatnam. Recognising its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131. The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practising yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word 'yoga' derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolising the union of body and consciousness. Today, it is practised in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. (ANI)
