Chandigarh, June 19, 2015: The Patanjali Yogpeeth will observe first International Yoga Day at Ram Leela Ground Sector-27 Chandigarh.
In a press statement issued here today the spokesperson of of Patanjali Yogpeeth stated that Patanjali Yog Samiti (PYS), Patanjali Mahila Samiti (PMYS) and Bharat Swabhiman Trust (BST) have organized a mega programme on yoga at Ram Leela Ground Sector-27 Chandigarh from 5.30 am onwards.
Lok Ayukta Haryana Sh. Pritam Pal Ji would be the Chief Guest at event. People from all corners of the society will participate in the program. Different governments departments, NGOs and religious institutions will also take part in this two hours program.
He added that in September 2014, in his maiden address to United Nation Organization (UNO) our Prime Minister Sh. Narender Modi proposed to celebrate June 21 as International Yoga Day. This proposal got support from 177 countries and UNO declared 21st June as International Yoga Day which is a matter of pride for all Indians. It will spread the spirit of yoga worldwide and give high recognition to ancient Indian culture.
Date:
Friday, June 19, 2015