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Hans India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yogandhra event in Visakhapatnam sets Guinness world record
The 11th International Yoga Day is being celebrated with enthusiasm across India and in various countries worldwide, with notable festivities taking place at the Yoga Andhra festival in Visakhapatnam. Organised by the Andhra Pradesh government, this year's event marks a significant revival after a three-year hiatus and has made history. More than 300,000 participants simultaneously performed yoga asanas, shattering the previous record of 150,000 set in Surat, and earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. This monumental gathering is the largest of its kind ever recorded globally, showcasing a remarkable display of physical unity and spirit. Government officials are celebrating this unprecedented achievement, dubbing Visakha as the epicentre of health and community spirit in the state. Additionally, a special Guinness record was achieved by tribal students, with 25,000 representatives from 106 schools in Alluri district performing 108 Surya Namaskars over 108 minutes at the Andhra University Engineering College grounds. This performance was directly overseen by Guinness representatives. The Visakha Yogandhra festival not only promotes health awareness among the population but also introduces Indian culture to the world through the medium of yoga.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
AP assembly Dy speaker participate in Yogandhra, calls for success of Yoga event on June 21
In a month-long celebration of International Yoga Day, the Andhra Pradesh Government has organised the Yoga Andhra festival, encouraging citizens to partake in daily yoga sessions across all districts. Deputy Speaker Raghurama Krishna Raju on Saturday actively participated, performing yoga asanas at the event held in Pedaamiram, Kalla Mandal of West Godavari district. Speaking at the event, Deputy Speaker Raghurama highlighted the extensive yoga training being organised by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, asserting that Andhra Pradesh is leading the nation in promoting yoga practices. He announced plans for a grand yoga event on the banks of the Vizag sea on June 21, coinciding with International Yoga Day. Initially expecting two crore registrations, he revealed that over two crore twenty lakh individuals have signed up, with approximately 850,000 from West Godavari alone. Raghurama urged all participants to ensure Yoga Andhra 2025 is a memorable and successful initiative. District Collector Nagarani and Joint Collector Rahul Kumar Reddy were also in attendance, engaging in the yoga activities. The state government is gearing up for a significant celebration in Visakhapatnam on June 21, which will feature participation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. Union AYUSH Minister Pratap Rao Jadhav confirmed that the planned yoga programme will last 45 minutes, concluding with a speech from the Prime Minister. He added that the yoga events occurring in various states will be broadcast live, showcasing the nationwide commitment to this ancient practice.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
AP Dy speaker participate in Yogandhra, calls for success of Yoga event on June 21
In a month-long celebration of International Yoga Day, the Andhra Pradesh Government has organised the Yoga Andhra festival, encouraging citizens to partake in daily yoga sessions across all districts. Deputy Speaker Raghurama Krishna Raju actively participated, performing yoga asanas at the event held in Pedaamiram, Kalla Mandal. Speaking at the event, Deputy Speaker Raghurama highlighted the extensive yoga training being organised by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, asserting that Andhra Pradesh is leading the nation in promoting yoga practices. He announced plans for a grand yoga event on the banks of the Vizag sea on June 21, coinciding with International Yoga Day. Initially expecting two crore registrations, he revealed that over two crore twenty lakh individuals have signed up, with approximately 850,000 from West Godavari alone. Raghurama urged all participants to ensure Yoga Andhra 2025 is a memorable and successful initiative. District Collector Nagarani and Joint Collector Rahul Kumar Reddy were also in attendance, engaging in the yoga activities. The state government is gearing up for a significant celebration in Visakhapatnam on June 21, which will feature participation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. Union AYUSH Minister Pratap Rao Jadhav confirmed that the planned yoga programme will last 45 minutes, concluding with a speech from the Prime Minister. He added that the yoga events occurring in various states will be broadcast live, showcasing the nationwide commitment to this ancient practice.
