International Yoga Day should be celebrated as festival of health: Telangana Governor

Telangana Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan today said the international Yoga Day should be celebrated as festival of health as we celebrate Diwali and Pongal. Speaking at the Yoga Utsav held at the L B Stadium in Hyderabad this morning, She called upon people to practice yoga. She quoted from life of Swamy Vivekananda's who proudly informed that India is land of Yoga.

Union Waterways and Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said  the ministry is taking all measures to promote and encourage yoga among people at national and international levels. Speaking at the Yoga Utsav held at the L B Nagar, Hyderabad this morning, the Minister said



development of common protocol for yoga is an important milestone in promoting Yoga. He further said the world is realising that yoga is for happiness, and health for an individual.

He further said  aimed at  motivating  many people to adopt and practice yoga, Yoga Utsav are being held. The Minister further said the ministry has taken many measures  to popularise yoga.

Union Culture Minister Kishan Reddy, MoS  Ayush, Manjubhai and many eminent personalities from sports and films sectors beside thousands of Sadhakas are taking part in the Yoga Utsav.