{"id":42994,"date":"2025-06-20T17:24:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T11:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2025\/06\/20\/india-prepares-to-celebrate-yoga-day-at-81-heritage-sites-with-open-access-for-all\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T17:24:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T11:54:44","slug":"india-prepares-to-celebrate-yoga-day-at-81-heritage-sites-with-open-access-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2025\/06\/20\/india-prepares-to-celebrate-yoga-day-at-81-heritage-sites-with-open-access-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"India Prepares to Celebrate Yoga Day at 81 Heritage Sites With Open Access for All"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Yoga<\/p>\n

New Delhi [India], June 20: <\/b>Tomorrow, India will awaken not just to another sunrise, but to a nationwide celebration that blends movement with meaning. As the world marks the <\/span>11th International Day of Yoga<\/b>, the <\/span>Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)<\/b> is bringing this year\u2019s theme, <\/span>\u201cYoga for One Earth, One Health\u201d<\/b>, to life by hosting sessions across <\/span>81 of the country\u2019s most treasured monuments<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

From the silent grandeur of Konark to the centuries-old stones of Chittorgarh, yoga enthusiasts, tourists, students, and curious first-timers will unroll their mats under the open sky. The Ministry of Ayush has partnered with ASI to organize the event, which is designed to create a direct connection between <\/span>India\u2019s ancient physical spaces and its equally ancient wellness traditions<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

To ensure everyone can participate, the government has waived entry fees at all ASI monuments for the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yoga in the Heart of History<\/b><\/h3>\n

The idea behind choosing heritage sites isn\u2019t just symbolic, it\u2019s deeply intentional. Practicing yoga where kings once walked, where artisans once carved stories in stone, and where cultures converged over centuries, offers a quiet reminder: that <\/span>India\u2019s knowledge systems were never separate from its way of life<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visitors will find themselves stretching and meditating in places like:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Purana Qila<\/b> in Delhi<\/span>
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  • Gol Gumbaz<\/b> in Karnataka<\/span>
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  • Kanheri Caves<\/b> near Mumbai<\/span>
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  • Sun Temple<\/b> in Odisha<\/span>
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  • Adalaj Vav<\/b> in Gujarat<\/span>
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  • And dozens more across the country<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Each site will host guided sessions, open to all, led by trained instructors who will walk participants through breathing techniques, foundational postures, and the philosophies behind the practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Ministers to Join, Public Invited<\/b><\/h3>\n

    In a coordinated effort to make Yoga Day a collective experience, several Union Ministers will join celebrations at historic sites across India:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Home Minister Amit Shah<\/b> will be present at <\/span>Adalaj Vav<\/b> near Ahmedabad.<\/span>
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    • Hardeep Singh Puri<\/b>, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, will join practitioners at <\/span>Safdarjung Tomb<\/b> in Delhi.<\/span>
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    • Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal<\/b> will take part at <\/span>Kanheri Caves<\/b>, Mumbai.<\/span>
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    • Pralhad Joshi<\/b>, Minister of Consumer Affairs, will attend the session at <\/span>Pattadakal<\/b> in Karnataka.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Meanwhile, the main event will take place in <\/span>Visakhapatnam<\/b>, where <\/span>Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/b> is expected to lead the session. His participation will be broadcast live across multiple sites and digital platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n