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Over 6000 Yoga enthusiasts practiced Yoga together to mark the 50-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 in the Yoga Mahotsav, at Nashik today. The event was organized by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), Ministry of Ayush.
The programme was inaugurated by Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of Ayush, Government of India. Held at the spiritually significant Gauri Maidan in Panchavati, the event not only celebrated India’s rich Yoga tradition but also marked the launch of the Yoga Sangam Portal, a digital platform for online registration towards facilitating the synchronized nationwide celebration of IDY 2025 on 21 June at more than 1,00,000 locations across India.
Addressing the gathering, the Union Minister emphasized the importance of Yoga and said that, “Nashik is a sacred city blessed by the presence of great souls, and visiting it filled me with pride and joy. Yoga, once an integral part of Indian tradition, is now flourishing within the international community.”
After launching the Yoga Sangam Portal, he said, “Today, on Nashik’s sacred soil, we’ve launched the ‘Yoga Sangam Portal’ for online registration, marking a significant step towards International Day of Yoga 2025. Yoga Sangam embodies global solidarity for health, and through initiatives like these, International Day of Yoga is becoming a powerful global movement that unites humanity, promoting Yoga and beyond.”
“Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga and the Ministry of Ayush deserve heartfelt congratulations for their contributions to this decade-long journey of Yoga.” ” he added.
Yog Mahotsav at Nashik also witnessed the esteemed presence of Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Nashik; Devyani Suhas Pharande, MLA, Nashik Central; Seema Hiray, MLA, Nashik West; Rahul Uttamrao Dhikale, MLA, Nashik East; Lieutenant General Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar, Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS); Dr. Vishwas Mandlik, Head, Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nashik; and Monalisa Dash, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush.
