Image credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Kolkata’s historic Red Road on June 21, as India prepares for one of the largest global wellness events, the Ministry of Ayush announced on Monday.Unveiling the roadmap for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, reflects the growing global need to ensure longer lives are also healthier, more active and independent.The Minister also announced a major milestone achieved in the run-up to IDY 2026. Referring to the special nationwide live yoga session organised on 14 June, Jadhav stated that more than four lakh participants joined simultaneously, creating a new Guinness World Record.The celebrations will also include yoga programmes at 100 iconic heritage sites across the country, an initiative aimed at linking wellness with India’s cultural legacy. The Ministry of Culture will coordinate these events.Officials said Kolkata will host a series of events leading up to Yoga Day, including “Doud se Dhyan” on June 19 to promote physical fitness and mental well-being, and “Vande Yogam” programmes on June 20showcasing the intersection of yoga, patriotism and cultural heritage.The ministry is also conducting the “Gangotri to Gangasagar: Ganga Tat Yoga Yatra” from June 13 to 20, covering key locations along the Ganga to connect yoga with environmental awareness and community participation.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia–Oman Coordination Brings Breakthrough: Indian Crew Rescued Safely”People Began Jumping Out…”: Passenger Recounts Dreading MP Rail Accident Moments’Not Just People, Even Bangladeshi Parties Are Infiltrating’: Adhir Ranjan’s Jibe Amid TMC CrisisBhagwant Mann Faces Akal Takht Rebuke; Sikh Body Summons Punjab CabinetPM Modi Elevates India-Slovakia Ties To Comprehensive Partnership During Historic Bratislava VisitNCERT’s New Class 9 Textbook Alters Mohenjo-daro’s Iconic Dancing Girl, Triggers DebateAbhijeet Dipke Allegedly Slapped At Jaipur Protest, Viral Video Shows Crowd Turning On Accused Man‘My Brother Was Murdered’: Gyan Bindu Director Roshan Anand’s Big Charge Against Khan SirMP Kapil Sibal Flags Constitutional Breach in TMC Rebels’ Merger AttemptTwo Pak Military Pilots Die After Pakistan Air Force’s Training Aircraft Goes Down In Mardan123Photostories10 baby girl names meaning courage, wisdom and resilience5 snakes that love swimming pools and important checks to do before plunging in that cool blue hotel poolSushmita Sen to Mandira Bedi: 5 bollywood actresses who chose adoption and redefined motherhoodSuccess quote of the day by Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah: “I always think about small details because…”Your child is not your therapist; 5 hidden ways sharing marital problems affect kids and what can parents do insteadBest national parks in Karnataka: 8 wildlife destinations for tiger safari and birdwatching5 foods a doctor eats to fight fatty liver disease6 foods desi pehalwans ate before protein supplements became a trend10 types of people that drain your energy and peace of mind without realising it, as per psychologistUK to ban social media for under-16s: 5 countries that are already restricting children’s access online123Hot PicksIndia A vs Sri Lanka A live scoreAbhijeet DipkeTarique RahmanGreen Card NewsLamine YamalDana WhiteNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET UG Paper Leak ScamFIFA World Cup 2026Aldon SmithNoida AirportITR filing FY 2025-26CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Shreyanka PatilSpain vs Cabo Match Preview
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Kolkata’s historic Red Road on June 21, as India prepares for one of the largest global wellness events, the Ministry of Ayush announced on Monday.Unveiling the roadmap for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, reflects the growing global need to ensure longer lives are also healthier, more active and independent.The Minister also announced a major milestone achieved in the run-up to IDY 2026. Referring to the special nationwide live yoga session organised on 14 June, Jadhav stated that more than four lakh participants joined simultaneously, creating a new Guinness World Record.The celebrations will also include yoga programmes at 100 iconic heritage sites across the country, an initiative aimed at linking wellness with India’s cultural legacy. The Ministry of Culture will coordinate these events.Officials said Kolkata will host a series of events leading up to Yoga Day, including “Doud se Dhyan” on June 19 to promote physical fitness and mental well-being, and “Vande Yogam” programmes on June 20showcasing the intersection of yoga, patriotism and cultural heritage.The ministry is also conducting the “Gangotri to Gangasagar: Ganga Tat Yoga Yatra” from June 13 to 20, covering key locations along the Ganga to connect yoga with environmental awareness and community participation.
