Bengaluru, International Yoga Day was celebrated with great fanfare across Karnataka on Friday.
The main event took place at the grand stairs of Vidhana Soudha where Governor Thaaawarchand Gehlot along with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, Legislative Council President Basavaraj Horatti and senior government officials participated.
A large number of students also participated in the event and did Yogasanas.
On the occasion, Gehlot highlighted the profound impact of yoga on mental peace and emotional satisfaction.
He also underlined the deep roots of yoga in Indian culture and its global importance.
"Yoga has been an integral part of our culture and traditions since ancient times. Its importance is well documented in our scriptures and is now recognized across the world, cementing India's position as the Guru of Yoga," said the Governor.
He said yoga is a holistic practice that balances the body, mind and emotions. Through yoga you achieve physical health, mental tranquility and emotional fulfillment. It is a precious gift of Indian tradition and culture.
This year's theme, 'Yoga for Self and Society', reflects the dual benefits of yoga for personal health and social harmony.
In Ballari, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah participated in the International Yoga Day event, organized by Santosh Lad Foundation and Shvasa Yoga Samstha.
Labor Minister Santosh Lad, government officials, students and celebrities joined Siddaramaiah at the Yoga Day at JSW Township in Ballari.
The BJP also organized a Yoga day event at its state headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan, at Malleswaram in the city, in which BJP state president B Y Vijayendra, MLA Dr C N Ashwath Narayan and several others participated.
Similar events were organized in all district headquarters of the state including Hassan, Shivamogga, Mysuru, Belagavi, Bidar, Tumakuru, Dakshina Kannada and Raichur.
The main event took place at the grand stairs of Vidhana Soudha where Governor Thaaawarchand Gehlot along with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, Legislative Council President Basavaraj Horatti and senior government officials participated.
A large number of students also participated in the event and did Yogasanas.
On the occasion, Gehlot highlighted the profound impact of yoga on mental peace and emotional satisfaction.
He also underlined the deep roots of yoga in Indian culture and its global importance.
"Yoga has been an integral part of our culture and traditions since ancient times. Its importance is well documented in our scriptures and is now recognized across the world, cementing India's position as the Guru of Yoga," said the Governor.
He said yoga is a holistic practice that balances the body, mind and emotions. Through yoga you achieve physical health, mental tranquility and emotional fulfillment. It is a precious gift of Indian tradition and culture.
This year's theme, 'Yoga for Self and Society', reflects the dual benefits of yoga for personal health and social harmony.
In Ballari, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah participated in the International Yoga Day event, organized by Santosh Lad Foundation and Shvasa Yoga Samstha.
Labor Minister Santosh Lad, government officials, students and celebrities joined Siddaramaiah at the Yoga Day at JSW Township in Ballari.
The BJP also organized a Yoga day event at its state headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan, at Malleswaram in the city, in which BJP state president B Y Vijayendra, MLA Dr C N Ashwath Narayan and several others participated.
Similar events were organized in all district headquarters of the state including Hassan, Shivamogga, Mysuru, Belagavi, Bidar, Tumakuru, Dakshina Kannada and Raichur.
