International Day of Yoga is celebrated with enthusiasm by all the branch centers of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari across Bharat. Through these celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra aims to bring Yoga to the general public in its true essence, i.e., Yoga as a way of life based on the vision of Oneness.
This year, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Maharashtra Prant organized International Day of Yoga programs at 122 places in Maharashtra, with a total participation of 17,541 people. The vibhag-wise details are as follow:
- Konkan Vibhag: 58 places, 5,973 participants
- Paschim Maharashtra Vibhag: 46 places, 8,906 participants
- Devgiri Vibhag: 16 places, 2,610 participants
- Vidarbha Vibhag: 2 places, 52 participants
The programs were conducted in the institutions and public places engaging people from all walks of life. All participants actively joined in, practicing Yogasanas and Pranayama as per the International Day of Yoga protocol.