Here's how Karnataka celebrated International Yoga Day; See photos

Karnataka celebrated the ninth International Yoga Day with huge pomp on Wednesday, with the biggest event organised at the Vidhana Soudha.

Published on: Jun 21, 2023, 15:11:07 IST

By Yamini C S

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The southern state of Karnataka celebrated the ninth International Yoga Day with huge pomp on Wednesday, with the biggest event being organised at the state's legislative building, the Vidhana Soudha. The theme of Yoga Day this year is ‘Yoga – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, which means ‘the world is one family’.

The theme of Yoga Day this year is ‘Yoga – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. (Sivasubramaniam Jayaraman/Twitter)

Thousands of people gathered in front of the Vidhana Soudha, where Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader and Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao were also present, according to news agency PTI.

Other smaller events were organised across the state in schools, colleges and other places. Several Karnataka residents took to micro-blogging site Twitter and shared pictures of the events. Notable figures including politicians such as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar also greeted people on the occasion by sharing messages on social media.

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"Yoga is essential for physical and mental well-being. I urge everyone to make this activity a part of your life," CM Siddaramaiah wrote, sharing a picture of renowned Kannada film actor Dr Rajkumar.

"Yoga is the union of body and mind. Our culture, heritage lies in yoga. Practicing yoga every day is a healthy lifestyle habit. Happy International Yoga Day to everyone in the country,” DK Shivakumar's tweet read.

Karnataka's Mysuru also celebrated the International Yoga Day on the premises of its famous Palace. Meanwhile, the Karnataka unit of the BJP also organised a programme at its state headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan, in the capital city.

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The Border Security Force (BSF) and the Coast Guard also held gatherings in Bengaluru.

Musician and three-time Grammy award winner from Bengaluru, Ricky Kej, also released a new version of his song “Wonders Of Life” from the album Divine Tides on the occasion of World Yoga Day.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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