International Yoga Day 2023- Glimpses of mesmerising celebrations across the globe – See photos

International Yoga Day 2023: Glimpses of mesmerising celebrations across the globe – See photos

The ninth International Day of Yoga is being celebrated today (June 21) in India and worldwide with the theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ – which means Yoga for the welfare of all in the form of ‘One World-One Family’. The day serves as a platform to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of yoga and promote its holistic approach to mental, physical and spiritual well-being. To mark the occasion several cabinet ministers and Indian Army personnel were seen performing yoga asanas in different parts of the country today. Check out pictures of how the world is celebrating the day.1/15

Indian Army personnel performs Yoga at Pangong Tso Lake, situated at a height of almost 13,862 ft.(Photo Credits: ANI)

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Indian Army personnel performs Yoga at the world’s highest saltwater lake.(Photo Credits: ANI)

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Indian Army personnel performs Yoga in Rajasthan on International Day of Yoga.(Photo Credits: ANI)

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Indian Army personnel perform Yoga in Sikkim to celebrate the 9th International Day of Yoga.(Photo Credits: ANI)

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joined Indian Navy personnel to perform yoga onboard the indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. (Photo Credits: Twitter)

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Nepal police personnel perform yoga during International Yoga Day celebrations at the National Police Academy in Kathmandu, Nepal.(Photo Credits: Reuters)

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People perform Yoga on the International Day of Yoga in Malaysia’s Batu Caves.(Photo Credits: Reuters)

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Army jawans practice yoga on a bridge in Jammu region. In the run up to International Yoga Day, Indian Army organised yoga sessions at multiple locations in Jammu region districts– Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Reasi & Jammu.(Photo Credits: PTI)

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Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami led International Day of Yoga celebrations at Trafalgar Square, in London on June 20. (Photo Credits: PTI)

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Students perform yoga at a swimming pool on the eve of International Yoga Day in Jabalpur on June 20. (Photo Credits: PTI)

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Srinagar: NSG commandos of 13 Special Ranger Group perform yoga on the International Day of Yoga, at Parimahal in the backdrop of Dal Lake, in Srinaga. (PTI Photo)

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Mumbai: Passengers perform yoga in a Mumbai Metro Line 1 from Versova to Ghatkopar, on International Day of Yoga, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo)

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Ghaziabad: Students perform yoga on the International Day of Yoga, at a madrasa in Ghaziabad. (PTI Photo)

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Amritsar: Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel perform yoga at Jallianwala Bagh, on International Day of Yoga, in Amritsar. (PTI Photo)

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Lahaul & Spiti: ITBP personnel perform yoga on the International Day of Yoga, at Koksar in Lahaul & Spiti district. (PTI Photo)