Since 2015, PM Modi has led International Yoga Day celebrations across various locations, each year highlighting a theme that promotes wellness and unity.
Narendra Modi, who took office as Prime Minister of India in 2014 and began his third term in June 2024, has been a driving force behind the global observance of the International Day of Yoga. It was his proposal at the UN General Assembly in 2014 that led to the declaration of June 21 as Yoga Day. Since 2015, PM Modi has led annual celebrations across various cities, each themed around global well-being.
This year marks the 11th International Day of Yoga. PM Modi is leading the event from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, at a massive gathering along a 26-kilometre stretch from Ramakrishna Beach to Bhogapuram.
Here's a look at how PM Modi has marked Yoga Day over the years:
2015: Kartavya Path, New Delhi
This event was held at Kartavya Path (then Rajpath) with the theme ‘Yoga for Harmony and Peace.' Over 35,000 participants, including PM Modi and dignitaries from 84 nations, performed 21 yoga asanas. The event broke two Guinness World Records — for the largest yoga class and for the most nationalities participating.
2016: Capitol Complex, Chandigarh
The second edition's theme was ‘Yoga for the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.' Joined by over 30,000 participants, PM Modi led deep breathing and stretching exercises.
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