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International Yoga Day celebrated on 21st June Each year


  • Each year on 21st June International Yoga Day (IDY) is celebrated throughout the globe, since 2015. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice, that was originated by Patanjali Maharaj in Bharat (modern name India).
  • The theme for the 2020 International Yoga Day is 'Yoga for Health - Yoga at Home'. The first International Day of Yoga was observed around the world on 21st June 2015 in New Delhi.
  • Origin,
    - The idea of this day was first proposed by the 14th Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, during his speech at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on 27th September 2014.

Published On : 20 Jun 2020

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