Nepal
celebrates
5th International Day of Yoga. Government of Nepal planned to organize a yoga
program in Kathmandu to celebrate the International Day of Yoga.
International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide about the benefits
of practicing yoga.
The 2019 Theme: Yoga for Climate Action.
Prime Minister of Nepal K. P. Sharma Oli as chief guest. Indian Ambassador
Manjeev Singh Puri and other dignitaries will also attend the event.Janakpur
city, a special programme organised early in the morning at the premises of
famous Janaki temple.
A mass Yoga Utsav held in temple premises. The event organised by the Embassy
of India in association with Janaki temple trust and Patanjali Yogpeeth Nepal.
Many government officials Governor and Chief Minister of Province 2, senior
leaders from Center and Province 2 and officials of Indian Embassy Kathmandu
and Consul General of India Birgunj join Yoga Day celebrations.
Patanjali Yogpeeth Nepal planned events in all seven provinces of Himalayan
nation.Around two hundred programmes will be held in all 77 districts
headquarters to celebrate International Day of Yoga.
India – Celebration of yoga
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating yoga day from Ranchi
in Jharkhand.
The main function held at the Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi.
Prime Minister insisted on integrating yoga with health schemes.
Government has integrated yoga with health and wellness to make it a pillar of
preventive health care.
At Gujarat 1.51 crore people participated in the celebrations. Governor of
Gujarat O.P. Kohli and Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Prime Minister participated
in the event through video conferencing early this morning.
Tamil Nadu, several programs were organised by Central Government offices,
Central and state Government schools and yoga groups.
About Nepal
Capital: Kathmandu
Currency: Nepalese rupee
Prime minister: KP Sharma Oli