Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday extended his greetings on the 11th International Day of Yoga, saying the world has come to recognise the scientific significance of yoga.
“I extend my greetings on International Yoga Day. Today, yoga has become a part of the daily routine for people around the world,” Birla told reporters after participating in a yoga session at the Parliament House.
“Yoga is the heritage of India, and the world has also recognised its scientific importance,” he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations, hailing yoga as a gift “beyond age” that transcends all boundaries and unites humanity in “health and harmony.”
The event took place against the scenic backdrop of the Visakhapatnam coastline, with Indian Navy ships stationed offshore, adding to the grandeur of the celebrations.
The 11th International Day of Yoga witnessed widespread participation across states.
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