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International Yoga Day 2026: PM Modi to Lead Celebrations from Kolkata

Published on: 21 Jun 2026, 12:47 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21, 2026, from the historic Red Road in Kolkata, an official statement confirmed.

The theme for this year's event is 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' emphasising the role of yoga in enhancing physical health, mental well-being, emotional resilience, and active ageing, ultimately improving quality of life.

Modi will address the gathering and participate in the common yoga protocol session with thousands of practitioners at the venue. The event is part of global observances organised at nearly 2,500 locations worldwide, with participation from over 210 Indian missions and posts, underscoring yoga's status as a global movement for health and harmony.

Since the United Nations General Assembly adopted India's proposal in 2015 to mark June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, the Prime Minister has led the national event from various cities, including New Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Mysuru, New York, Srinagar, and Visakhapatnam.

Source: The Hindu

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