As the nation prepares to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 on June 21, the Ministry of Ayush has invited citizens from across the country to participate in large numbers and become part of this historic celebration of health, harmony and India’s timeless yoga tradition.

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav said, “The main event of International Day of Yoga 2026 will be held on June 21 at the historic Red Road in Kolkata under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. On this occasion, the entire nation will come together to practise the Common Yoga Protocol and share India’s message of yoga with the world.”

Appealing to citizens for wider participation, Shri Jadhav further highlighted, “This year, the Ministry of Culture is also organising special IDY 2026 celebrations at 100 iconic locations across the country, bringing together India’s rich cultural heritage, historic landmarks and the timeless tradition of yoga. I urge everyone to be a part of this historic occasion and contribute with enthusiasm and participation to make International Day of Yoga 2026 a memorable and successful celebration.”

This year, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, is organising IDY 2026 celebrations at 100 iconic locations across India, highlighting the unique connection between India’s rich civilisational heritage, historic monuments and the ancient tradition of yoga.

The celebrations will be held across 23 States and Union Territories, including:

• Andhra Pradesh: Lepakshi, Gandikota, Tirupati and Amaravati
• Assam: Charaideo, Golpara and Sivasagar
• Bihar: Nalanda, Vikramshila and Muzaffarpur
• Chhattisgarh: Sirpur
• Dadra Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu: Daman
• Delhi: Humayun’s Tomb, Purana Qila, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jantar Mantar and Safdarjung Tomb
• Gujarat: Champaner, Rani ki Vav, Dholavira, Ahmedabad and Modhera
• Goa: Old Goa
• Haryana: Hansi
• Himachal Pradesh: Kangra
• Jammu & Kashmir/Ladakh: Ramnagar, Srinagar, Leh and Avantipura
• Karnataka: Aihole, Badami, Bijapur, Halebidu, Hampi, Pattadakal, Bengaluru and Srirangapatna
• Kerala: Bekal
• Madhya Pradesh: Amarkantak, Bhimbetka, Bhopal, Chanderi, Khajuraho, Sanchi and Mandu
• Maharashtra: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Elephanta, Mumbai, Pune, Junnar and Nagpur among others
• Odisha: Bhubaneswar, Mayurbhanj and Konark among others
• Punjab: Amritsar, Batala and Bhatinda
• Rajasthan: Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Amber, Ajmer, Abhaneri and Deeg
• Tamil Nadu: Vellore, Gingee, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur and Adhichhanallur
• Telangana: Hyderabad and Warangal among others
• Tripura: Unakoti
• Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow, Ayodhya, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Lalitpur, Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Kalinjar, Mahoba, Hastinapur, Meerut, Sarnath, Prayagraj and Kushinagar
• Uttarakhand: Jageshwar, Hanol Tiuni, Gopeshwar Gunth and Almora
• West Bengal: Cooch Behar, Murshidabad, Kolkata, Bishnupur and Kalna

Taking yoga closer to citizens, special IDY celebrations are also being organised across Delhi at prominent public locations. People can participate in yoga sessions at designated venues across the National Capital Region, including major parks, sports complexes, heritage sites and community spaces including:

• Lawn of Shantipath
• Baansera, Sarai Kale Khan
• Yamuna Sports Complex
• Lodhi Garden
• Lal Quila (Red Fort)
• Kartavya Path
• New Moti Bagh
• Palika Park, CP Central Park
• Pandara Park
• Sanjay Jheel, Laxmibai Nagar
• Swarn Jayanti Park, Rohini
• Talkatora Garden
• Yamuna Sports Complex, Badminton Court
• Qila Rai Pithora, The Ancient Fort
• Coronation Park, Burari
• Vasant Vihar District Park
• Siri Fort Sports Complex
• Saket Sports Complex
• Netaji Sports Complex, Jasola
• Vasant Kunj Sports Complex
• Hari Nagar Sports Complex
• Paschim Vihar Sports Complex
• Dwarka Sports Complex, Sector-11, Dwarka
• Major Dhyan Chand Sports Complex, Ashok Vihar
• Rohini Sports Complex
• Rashtriya Swabhiman Khel Parisar, Pitam Pura
• Poorv Delhi Khel Parisar, Dilshad Garden
• Chilla Sports Complex
• Squash & Badminton Stadium, Siri Fort
• Commonwealth Games Village Sports Complex
• Dwarka Sports Complex, Sector 17, Dwarka
• Bhalswa Golf Course, Near Bhalswa Lake
• Roshanara Club, Karol Bagh
• Satya Park, Zonal Green Area adjoining Industrial Area Naraina Ph. II
• District Park, G-17, Paschim Vihar
• Ashoka Garden, Ashok Vihar Ph. IV
• Aasthakunj Park, Nehru Place
• Vijay Mandal Park, Malviya Nagar
• Sanjay Lake Park, Trilokpuri East Delhi
• HUDCO Place, Singapore Embassy

The Ministry of Ayush calls upon citizens, organisations, institutions and communities to join the International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21, reach their nearest yoga venue on time and practise the Common Yoga Protocol together.

Citizens are encouraged to arrive early, participate with enthusiasm and become part of this historic celebration that reflects the spirit of Jan Bhagidari and India’s commitment towards taking yoga’s message of health, harmony and well-being to the world.

Let us come together to celebrate India’s gift of yoga and make International Day of Yoga 2026 a memorable people’s movement.

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