Thousands perform yoga at Mysore palace as city celebrates International Yoga Day
Thousands of people gathered at the Mysore Palace to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga. The event emphasized the city's historical role as a global hub for modern yoga and promoted the theme of 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
Why it matters
The event underscores the cultural and soft-power significance of yoga in India and its continued global expansion as a wellness practice.
The sprawling Mysore Palace grounds came alive with the spirit of wellness and discipline on Sunday as thousands of yoga practitioners and enthusiasts gathered to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga. Participants of all ages performed yoga asanas in synchrony, creating a spectacle against the backdrop of the city’s most iconic landmark.
The article reports on a cultural event, though it includes positive mentions of government initiatives.
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