Yoga and ‘Rabindranath’ in Chile

In his Mann Ki Baat address on January 31, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the popularity of Yoga in Chile and appreciated the Latin American nation’s love for Indian culture.

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In Chile, the 4th of November has been declared as National Yoga Day.

On 4th of November 1962, the first Yoga institution in Chile was established by José Rafael Estrada.

Estrada, originally from Mexico, is credited for bringing Yoga to Chile.

Rabindranath Quinteros:

He also mentioned that the name of the Vice President of the Chilean Senate is Rabindranath Quinteros.

He has been so named, inspired by Vishwa Kavi Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.