Andhra CM Welcomes PM Modi for Yoga Day Celebrations in Vizag
On June 21, the 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the celebrations at RK Beach. This year’s Yoga Day celebrations were a unique and massive event, with over 3 lakh people expected to perform Yoga simultaneously on a 26-kilometer-long corridor stretching from RK Beach to Bhogapuram.
The event was a testament to the popularity of Yoga in the state, with over two crore people expected to participate across one lakh-plus locations in Andhra Pradesh. The Chief Minister, Naidu, expressed his excitement and gratitude on Twitter, saying “Honored to welcome Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi for #InternationalYogaDay celebrations in #Visakhapatnam. Expecting 2 crore people to participate across 1 lakh+ locations in #AndhraPradesh. A unique and massive event, showcasing our state’s enthusiasm for Yoga!”
The celebrations were held at RK Beach, a popular tourist destination in Visakhapatnam, which was transformed into a Yoga hub for the day. Thousands of people gathered at the beach to perform various Yoga asanas, led by expert instructors. The event was organized by the Andhra Pradesh government, in collaboration with the Central government, to promote the benefits of Yoga and its importance in today’s fast-paced world.
Yoga has become an integral part of Indian culture, and the International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21 to promote its benefits and encourage people to adopt it as a part of their daily routine. The day is celebrated globally, with events and activities organized in various countries around the world.
In Andhra Pradesh, the government has been actively promoting Yoga as a way to improve people’s physical and mental well-being. The state has been organizing Yoga events and programs throughout the year, with the aim of making Yoga a part of people’s daily lives. The International Yoga Day celebrations are a culmination of these efforts, and the massive turnout is a testament to the state’s enthusiasm for Yoga.
The event was also attended by several dignitaries, including Union Minister for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) Minister, Shripad Naik. The Minister praised the Andhra Pradesh government for its efforts to promote Yoga and Ayurveda in the state, saying “Andhra Pradesh is a pioneer in promoting Yoga and Ayurveda. The state government’s efforts to promote these ancient sciences are commendable, and I am happy to see the enthusiasm of the people here.”
The International Yoga Day celebrations in Vizag were a unique and memorable event, bringing together people from all walks of life to promote the benefits of Yoga. The event was a testament to the power of Yoga to bring people together and promote peace and harmony in the world.
