<p>Bengaluru: International Yoga Day was celebrated with much fanfare across Karnataka on Friday.</p>.<p>The main event took place on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha where Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot along with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, Legislative Council Chairperson Basavaraj Horatti and senior government officials took part in the event.</p>.<p>A large number of students too took part in the event and did Yogasanas.</p>.<p>Speaking on the occasion, Gehlot highlighted the profound impact of yoga on mental peace and emotional satisfaction.</p>.International Yoga Day 2024: PM Modi, says world views yoga as 'powerful force for global good', leads yoga session in Srinagar.<p>He also underscored yoga's deep roots in Indian culture and its global significance.</p>.<p>"Yoga has been an integral part of our culture and traditions since ancient times. Its importance is well-documented in our scriptures and is now recognised worldwide, solidifying India's position as the Guru of Yoga," the Governor said.</p>.<p>He said Yoga is a holistic practice that balances the body, mind, and emotions. Through yoga, one achieves physical health, mental tranquility, and emotional fulfillment. It is a precious gift of Indian tradition and culture.</p>.<p>This year's theme 'Yoga for Self and Society' reflects yoga's dual benefits for personal health and social harmony.</p>.<p>In Ballari, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah participated in the International Yoga Day event, which was organised by the Santosh Lad Foundation and Shvasa Yoga Samstha.</p>.<p>Labour Minister Santosh Lad, government officials, students and celebrities joined Siddaramaiah on Yoga Day at JSW Township in Ballari.</p>.<p>The BJP too organised Yoga day event at its state headquarters Jagannath Bhavan at Malleswaram in the city in which BJP state president B Y Vijayendra, MLA Dr C N Ashwath Narayan and several others participated.</p>.<p>Similar events were organised in all the district headquarters of the state including Hassan, Shivamogga, Mysuru, Belagavi, Bidar, Tumakuru, Dakshina Kannada and Raichur.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: International Yoga Day was celebrated with much fanfare across Karnataka on Friday.</p>.<p>The main event took place on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha where Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot along with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, Legislative Council Chairperson Basavaraj Horatti and senior government officials took part in the event.</p>.<p>A large number of students too took part in the event and did Yogasanas.</p>.<p>Speaking on the occasion, Gehlot highlighted the profound impact of yoga on mental peace and emotional satisfaction.</p>.International Yoga Day 2024: PM Modi, says world views yoga as 'powerful force for global good', leads yoga session in Srinagar.<p>He also underscored yoga's deep roots in Indian culture and its global significance.</p>.<p>"Yoga has been an integral part of our culture and traditions since ancient times. Its importance is well-documented in our scriptures and is now recognised worldwide, solidifying India's position as the Guru of Yoga," the Governor said.</p>.<p>He said Yoga is a holistic practice that balances the body, mind, and emotions. Through yoga, one achieves physical health, mental tranquility, and emotional fulfillment. It is a precious gift of Indian tradition and culture.</p>.<p>This year's theme 'Yoga for Self and Society' reflects yoga's dual benefits for personal health and social harmony.</p>.<p>In Ballari, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah participated in the International Yoga Day event, which was organised by the Santosh Lad Foundation and Shvasa Yoga Samstha.</p>.<p>Labour Minister Santosh Lad, government officials, students and celebrities joined Siddaramaiah on Yoga Day at JSW Township in Ballari.</p>.<p>The BJP too organised Yoga day event at its state headquarters Jagannath Bhavan at Malleswaram in the city in which BJP state president B Y Vijayendra, MLA Dr C N Ashwath Narayan and several others participated.</p>.<p>Similar events were organised in all the district headquarters of the state including Hassan, Shivamogga, Mysuru, Belagavi, Bidar, Tumakuru, Dakshina Kannada and Raichur.</p>