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Ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, Kolkata witnessed enthusiastic participation in “Daud Se Dhyan 2026 – From Movement to Stillness”, a unique initiative organised under the Swachhata Se Swagat Programme, bringing together the core values of health, cleanliness, civic responsibility and overall well-being.
Chief Minister of West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, jointly flagged off the ‘Daud Se Dhyan 2026’ Marathon early this morning from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Headquarters to the historic Writers’ Building.
The marathon was followed by a Yoga and meditation session at Writers’ Building, promoting the message of holistic health and well-being.
The event witnessed the participation of ministers Indranil Khan, Agnimitra Paul and Tapas Roy; MLA Bijoy Ojha; Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal, Dr. Manoj Kumar Agarwal; Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha; along with several other dignitaries
Former tennis player Leander Paes also joined the Yoga session, adding enthusiasm and inspiring wider public participation in the celebrations.
As part of the initiative, a 2 km Yoga Run was organised simultaneously across 11 locations in Kolkata, encouraging citizens to embrace Yoga as a way of life. The run brought together people from different sections of society and highlighted the journey from energetic movement towards mindfulness and meditation.
