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Thousands of enthusiasts gathered in Hyderabad city for Yoga Mahotsav, marking the 50-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga 2026. The event, organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush, was held at the serene spiritual centre, Kanha Shanti Vanam.
Over 6,000 participants performed Bhujangasana in unison at Kanha Shanti Vanam, setting a historic record and marking a significant milestone as the event entered the Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing the asana simultaneously.
The programme was graced by Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav.
The event also witnessed the esteemed presence of Kamlesh D. Patel (Daaji), President, Heartfulness; D. K. Aruna, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha; Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush; Monalisha Dash, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush along with other distinguished dignitaries from the Ministry of Ayush, state administration, and leading Yoga institutions.
A key highlight of the Yoga Mahotsav was the mass demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP). The session was led by Prof. (Dr.) Kashinath Samagandi, Director, MDNIY, along with MDNIY Yoga instructors.
After CYP practice, a Heartfulness Meditation session was led by Daaji. The event marks a significant milestone in the nationwide build-up to IDY 2026, to be observed on June 21.
Other highlights of the programme included a Natyayoga performance, a Yoga fusion presentation by a Korean team.
