The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chandigarh Circle, under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will celebrate the 11^th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21^st June 2025 across prominent historical sites in Punjab and Haryana. The celebration will take place from 6:00 AM to 7:45 AM on Saturday. It will begin with the live telecast of the Prime Minister’s address, followed by the Common Yoga Protocol session conducted for all participants. The celebration aligns with the global theme of promoting yoga as a holistic approach to health and well-being.

On December 11, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. Since then, millions of people around the globe, united by the practice of yoga, have celebrated this day each year. International Day of Yoga has successfully completed 10 years. The International Day of Yoga (IDY) in 2025 will mark a significant milestone-promoting yoga as a global movement that enhances physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and we are celebrating the 11^th IDY in a truly global and inclusive manner.

In commemoration of this landmark year, the ASI will organize yoga sessions at five heritage monuments—four in Punjab and one in Haryana, all of which are among the 100 iconic sites identified by the Ministry of Culture for IDY 2025 celebrations.

Locations and Programme Highlights:

1. Bathinda Fort, Bathinda, Punjab
   • Chief Guest: Shri Amrjeet Mehta, President, Punjab Cricket Association
   • Collaboration: Art of Living, Bathinda Chapter
   • Nodal Officer: Dr. Arakhita Pradhan, Deputy Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Chandigarh Circle
2. Shamsher Khan’s Tomb, Batala, District Gurdaspur, Punjab
   • Chief Guest: Shri Amansher Singh (Shery Kalsi), M.L.A., Batala
   • Collaboration: Drishti Welfare Organization & Bharatiya Yoga Sansthan
   • Nodal Officer: Shri M.C. Sharma, Assistant Superintending Archaeological Engineer, ASI
3. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort, Phillaur, District Jalandhar, Punjab
   • Chief Guest: Shri Paramjeet Singh, PPS, SSP, Punjab Police
   • Collaboration: Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur Fort
   • Nodal Officer: Smt. Mamta Pangtey, Deputy Superintending Archaeological Chemist, ASI, Chandigarh
4. Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial, Amritsar, Punjab
   • Chief Guest: Dr. Ajay Gupta, M.L.A.
   • Collaboration: Brahma Kumaris Organization
   • Nodal Officer: Smt. Kamei Athoilu Kabui, Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Chandigarh Circle
5. Ruined Qila (Prithviraj Chauhan’s Fort), Hansi, District Hissar, Haryana
   • Guests of Honour: Shri Vinod Bhayana, M.L.A., Hansi and Shri Praveen Allawadi, Chairman, Municipal Committee, Hansi
   • Nodal Officer: Shri Anurag Lohchab, Sr. Conservation Assistant, ASI

 

The ASI invites local citizens, students, government officials, members of organizations, and the general public to participate in the celebrations at these historic venues. This initiative reaffirms India’s commitment to sharing the timeless wisdom of yoga with the world and integrates wellness with the preservation of cultural heritage.

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Sunil Kumar Tiwari

pibculture[at]gmail[dot]com

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