Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to host a major celebration of Yoga! The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Union Ministry of Ayush, is organising the Yoga Mahotsav 2025 to mark the 75-day countdown to International Yoga Day.
The event, coinciding with World Health Day on April 7, will feature a grand Common Yoga Protocol demonstration from 6.30 am to 8.00 am at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, in the presence of several dignitaries, an official statement said on Sunday.
Union Minister of State for Ayush and Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, is slated to grace the event.
Joint Secretary of Ayush Ministry Monalisa Dash, shared insights about the benefits of practising Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), which will be a highlight of the 75-days Countdown to the IDY. CYP is the foundation of International Day of Yoga and it is available in 22 different languages. Last year, the Braille edition of the Common Yoga Protocol was launched, promoting inclusivity.
More than 24 crore people have directly participated in IDY so far. Every year, the number of participants is increasing, and new records are being made. This year too, a new milestone in participation is likely to be set.
The event is set to witness the presence of dignitaries like Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida; Puri MP Sambit Patra; MLA Ananta Narayan Jena; Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha; and Monalisa Dash, Joint Secretary. Ministry of Ayush as distinguished guests.
The Ministry of Ayush, as the central coordinating body for IDY, has been instrumental in transforming the celebration into a global movement. Over the past decade, it has launched numerous initiatives and collaborations to further amplify the reach and impact of Yoga worldwide.
“Following the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the United Nations General Assembly took a historic decision in 2014 to declare 2lst June as the International Day of Yoga (DY). This global recognition of Yoga is a matter of immense pride for our nation, as Yoga is an integral part of our heritage. The central highlight of the International Day of Yoga each year is the Mass Yoga Demonstration, graciously led by the Prime Minister himself. Preparations for IDY 2025 are already underway,” said the Minister of State for Ayush.
As the International Day of Yoga marks a decade of its journey, we are now celebrating its 1lth edition. To recognize this milestone, we are organizing ten signature events as part of this grand Yoga festival viz. Yoga Sangama, Yoga Bandhan. Yoga Parks, Yoga Samavesh, Yoga Prabhava, Yoga Connect, Harit Yoga, Yoga Unplugged, Yoga Maha Kumbh and SamYogam. These will be complemented by a series of impactful initiatives and activities across the country in the run-up to IDY 2025.
As the countdown to International Day of Yoga progresses, the 75 days to IDY celebration marks a momentous beginning. With equal enthusiasm, the 50th and 25th-day milestones will be commemorated, leading up to the main event that promises to spark a global Yoga movement. These celebrations aim to spread the transformative power of Yoga, uniting nations and hearts in a collective journey toward wellness and harmony.
