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only one country," Ms. Swaraj said.
Many are of the firm opinion that the government must ensure that no coercive tactics are used for participation in Yoga programme. They linked it with religious sentiments, but people in general have rubbished grotesque comments. “Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body: thought and action; Volume 3 | Issue 3 | July-September 2018
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The record book officials closely monitored developments as the event eclipsed previous records participation in such event and
There is no looking back since that day, say officials of the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH). The biggest challenge was to ensure the turnout much before 0600 hrs. Guinness book of records panelists had insisted that every entry should be bar coded and decoded. The event took off at 6:45 am for 35 minutes with crisp 15 popular asans. A large LED screen was put in place to highlight motions of various exercises which include Muktasana, Makarasana, Kapalbhati, Pranayam, and meditation. The programme had started with Rigveda invocation.
The International Yoga Day is spreading across the country and at most of the places, preparations get underway months before the day. Even in mofussil places, message is loud and clear to observe the day. Now, it is observed with festive fervor and gaiety with no political strings attached.
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Tightest ever security paraphernalia was mounted with air cover by the Indian Air Force to thwart any disruptive design. Security was on lines of the Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations. Tight vigil was being mounted at airports, railway stations, bus stations and other crowded areas. Teaming multitude of people had done a 35-minute session of 15 Asanas at the Rajpath.
Now events are being organised in various cities in different countries including Beijing, Berlin, Bogota, Budapest, Dublin, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Paris, Port Louis and Tallinn.
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PM had led the nation in the celebrations during the function at Rajpath, where the entire stretch from Vijay Chowk to India Gate had turned into a Yoga mat. More than 7,000 copies of coffee table books and 19,000 reference books on Yoga had been sent to Indian Missions abroad.
biggest assembly in a single yoga class. The record was held by Kanyakumari-based NGO, the Vivekanand Kendra at Jiwaji University, Gwalior, on 19th November 2005. There were 29,973 participants. Guinness Book of records has set a benchmark of 50 nation’s participation for another record.
