The Indian army on Wednesday celebrated International Day of Yoga with full enthusiasm and gusto in keeping with the spirit of Yoga Day 2023 theme “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam” at various locations in Kashmir Valley. Photos/PRO Defence (Srinagar)
PRO Defence (Srinagar), in a statement said that the day was celebrated with primary objective to promote Yoga as a holistic practice for mental and physical wellbeing
Aimed at spreading awareness about the benefits of Yoga, Indian Army organized yoga sessions for the troops deployed at far flung area under extreme weather condition and rugged terrain, the PRO said
Yoga was also conducted in BB Cantt and Dal Lake in Srinagar along with other prominent places like Navyug Tunnel, Kaman Setu and Haiderbaig. Civil administration and local Kashmiri populace also joined hands with Indian Army to make the event a grand success
The successful conduct of the event across the Kashmir Valley demonstrates resolve of local populace to embrace the peace and tranquility of the region and presented picture of ‘Naya Kashmir’ to the world
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Yoga celebration at the UN headquarters on Wednesday created a Guinness World Record for the participation of people of most nationalities.
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