Kathmandu, June 20: On the occasion of International Yoga Day, the Indian Embassy observed a comprehensive yoga demonstration program on Thursday in Lumbini, the birthplace of the Lord Buddha. The Embassy observed the program in collaboration with the Lumbini Development Fund.
Lumbini’s Chief Minister Jokh Bahadur Mahara thanked the Embassy for organizing such an important program at the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha in the program celebrated with the main slogan ‘Yoga for self and society’.
Stating that International Yoga Day will help create more awareness about yoga to build a healthy and balanced society, he said that yoga is necessary for everyone.
Naveen Srivastava, the Indian ambassador, said that yoga has become a global phenomenon after the United Nations designated June 21 as International Yoga Day in 2014 based on India’s proposal.
He also said that the holy land of Lumbini, a symbol of peace and harmony, provides a suitable environment to celebrate the eternal practice of yoga as a festival. Ambassador Srivastava also announced that the Embassy will celebrate International Yoga Day in Lumbini every year in collaboration with the Lumbini Development Fund.
People’s News Monitoring Service.
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