As part of the nationwide observance of International Day of Yoga 2026, all the branch centres of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari celebrated the occasion with great enthusiasm. The celebrations reflected Vivekananda Kendra's commitment to promoting the true spirit of Yoga as a way of life based on the vision of Oneness.
In Uttar Prant,, International Day of Yoga programmes were organized at 16 locations, bringing together 1,481 participants from different sections of society. A total of 41 karyakarthas were involved in coordinating the events. The branch-wise/Karyasthan-wise/Prakalpa-wise details are as follows:
- Kangra: 5 programs, 800 participants, 4 karyakarthas
- Shimla: 4 programs, 380 participants, 8 karyakarthas
- Ayodhya Puri: 1 program, 25 participants, 6 karyakarthas
- Noida: 1 program, 25 participants, 6 karyakarthas
- Delhi Vibhag: 3 programs, 82 participants, 8 karyakarthas
- Ramakrishna Puram: 1 program, 19 participants, 6 karyakarthas
- SRMA Nagdandi: 1 program, 150 participants, 3 karyakarthas. Devotees of Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple participated.
A major highlight of the celebrations was the International Day of Yoga programme organized by VK Nagdandi at the sacred Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple, Kashmir, which was graced by Mananeeya Rekha Davey Didi, Joint General Secretary of Vivekananda Kendra.
The programmes were held at educational institutions, community centres, and public venues, making Yoga accessible to people of all age groups. Participants enthusiastically performed Yogasanas, Pranayama, and meditation in accordance with the Common Yoga Protocol issued by the Ministry of AYUSH. The celebrations not only encouraged the practice of Yoga but also inspired participants to embrace a healthy, disciplined, and harmonious way of life.