International Yoga Day Highlights: PM Modi's historic UN yoga session scripts Guinness World Record

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Yoga celebration at the UN headquarters here on Wednesday created a Guinness World Record for the participation of people of most nationalities. "I'm delighted to see you all. And I thank you all for coming. Friends. I'm told that almost every nationality is represented here today," Modi told the gathering. We are ending our live coverage of the events with a look at how politicians celebrated the Yoga Day. We will be back tomorrow. Good night!

Here's how politicians celebrated Yoga Day

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Here are some pictures from today's International Yoga Day Event led by PM Modi in New York.

Prime Minister NarendraModiperforms yoga with others during the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the UN headquarters, in New York, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Here are some pictures from today's International Yoga Day Event led by PM Modi in New York.

Prime Minister NarendraModiarrives at United Nations headquarters for the 'International Day of Yoga' celebrations, in New York, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo: IANS/MEAIndia)

Here are some pictures from today's International Yoga Day Event led by PM Modi in New York.

Prime Minister NarendraModiperforms yoga with others during the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the UN headquarters, in New York, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Guinness world record for most nationalities in a Yoga session

Guinness world record for most nationalities in a Yoga session created at the Yoga Day event led by PM Narendra Modi, at the UN headquarters in New York. (PTI)

PM Modi leads the Yoga Day event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the Yoga Day event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on the occasion of the 9th International Yoga Day. (ANI and PTI)

Follow PM Modi's live address here

Follow PM Modi's live address on the occassion of International Yoga Dayhere.

Indian Ambassador to UN welcomes PM Modi for Yoga Day celebrations

"Today's celebration is indeed very special as PM Modi will lead us in doing yoga here. It is under his leadership that the 21st of June was declared as International Yoga Day": Ruchira Kamboj, Ambassador of India to the UN.

Hollywood actor Richard Gere at UN headquarters for Yoga Day celebrations

"The feeling here is so open and embracing, I hope this feeling intoxicates the entire building. It's really nice feeling here today," says Hollywood actor Richard Gere at the UN headquarters ahead of the International Yoga Day celebrations, which will be led by PM Modi shortly.

Army personnel mark Yoga Day

Army personnel performyogaduring a session on the 'International Day ofYoga' celebrations, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (IANS)

Indian Army, Royal Bhutan Army personnel mark Yoga Day

Indian Army personnel along with Royal Bhutan Army locals performyogaduring a session on the 'International Day ofYoga' celebrations, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (IANS)

Army's Northern Command celebrates International Yoga day

Army's Northern Command celebrates InternationalYogaday. (IANS)

International Yoga Day pictures from Bhopal

People performyogaduring a session on the International Day ofYoga, in Bhopal on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (IANS)

Stage set for International Yoga Day event at UN headquarters

Stage set for International Yoga Day celebrations at the North Lawn of UN headquarters in New York, which will be led by PM Modi later today. (PTI)

'Yoga key to world peace', says Jain priest Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni

"Yoga is the way through which world peace can be established as it destroys the negativity and generates positivity," says Jain priest Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni, in New York, USA. (ANI)

'Yoga unites,' says actor Jackie Shroff

Mumbai: "Yoga is something that unites. Children should be taught, it is a good thing," says actor Jackie Shroff on the occasion of Internationa lDay of Yoga 2023. (ANI)

People perform yoga in a local train, during International Yoga Day in Mumbai

Yoga helps us to manage stress, keeps our mind and body fit: Indian hockey players

Yogahas become an integral part of the Indian hockey teams' daily routine and the ancient practice has been beneficial for the players in managing stress and keeping their mind and body fit, said men's side vice-captain Hardik Singh. Over the past few years, the Indian men and women hockey players have madeyogaa part of their practice regime. (PTI)

Yoga is India's greatest gift to humanity: J&K LG on International Yoga Day

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha Wednesday describedyogaas India's greatest gift to humanity which has transcended the boundaries of religion and geographical barriers to bring happiness in people's lives. Sinha led the InternationalYogaDay celebrations in the union territory by performingyoga'asanas' at an event at Botanical Garden here. (PTI)

Army personnel, families mark Yoga day at Colaba Military Station in Mumbai

The 9th International Yoga Daywas commemorated at Colaba Military Station in Mumbai.The event was participated by approximately 750 Army Personnel, their families, defence civilians & civilians.

Tripura CM Manik Saha performs yoga in Agartala

Paraplegics and amputees practice yoga on International Yoga Day

Paraplegics and amputees of Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre & Artificial Limb Centre, Pune practiceyoga on International Day of Yoga

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar asks people to adopt yoga for unity across globe

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday asked Indians and people from across the globe to adoptyoga, saying it is a symbol of world's unity.The national celebration of the 9th International Day ofYoga2023 was led by Dhankhar in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur city. The vice president and other dignitaries took part in a collectiveyogaprogramme on the theme 'Vasudhaiv Kutumbukam Ke LiyeYoga' held at the Garrison Ground here. (PTI)

Tharoor says must acknowledge all those who revived, popularised yoga, including govt, PM and MEA

With the Congress remembering India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's contribution in popularisingyoga, senior party leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said "we should also acknowledge all those who revived and popularisedyoga, including our government", for internationalising the International Day ofYogathrough the United Nations.

"As I have argued for decades,yogais a vital part of our soft power across the world and it's great to see it recognised," he said. (PTI)

Prison inmates and prison staff perform yoga at the Central Jail, Indore

People perform yoga to celebrate the 'International Yoga Day', at Gateway of India in Mumbai

People perform yoga to celebrate the 'International Yoga Day', at Gateway of India in Mumbai.

World is becoming 'Yogmaya' and India's stature is rising in world: Ramdev

"People irrespective of caste and religion performed yoga (in Haridwar) today. The world is becoming 'Yogmaya' and India's stature is rising in the world," says yoga guru Baba Ramdev. (PTI)

Differently abled people perform yoga in Chhattisgarh's Raipur

German diplomats perform yoga at the embassy in Delhi

Congress, BJP spar over Yoga day credit

TheCongress and the BJP are in a war of words over International Day of Yoga as the grand old party took to its social media on Wednesday to credit Jawaharlal Nehru for 'popularising Yoga'. "On International Day of Yoga, we thank Pt. Nehru, who was instrumental in popularising Yoga & even made it a part of national policy. Let us appreciate the importance of the ancient art & philosophy in our physical & mental wellbeing & take steps to incorporate it in our lives," the Congress tweeted.

The BJP reacted to it, saying the Congress was trying to steal credit for the Gandhi family.

Army jawans performs Yoga at 15,000 feet in Ladakh

Units of Ultimate Force performed Yogaat a height of 15000feet in remote areas of Ladakhat the Hanle Observatory, one of the highest in the world.

Yoga achievement of our civilization, India's gift to world: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu took part in performed yoga at Rashtrapati Bhawan today to mark International Yoga day. "Yoga is one of the great achievements of our civilization, and one of India's great gifts to the world. Yoga establishes a balance between body and mind. Yoga is a holistic approach towards life. Yoga makes all of us more capable to face the growing challenges in our lives," Murmu tweeted.

Need to end contradictions through yoga, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India has always nurtured traditions that unite, adopt and embrace, and made a fervent appeal to eliminate contradictions, hurdles and resistances through yoga.

In a video message on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, Modi said Indians have welcomed new ideas, conserved them and celebrated the country's rich diversity.

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