International Yoga Day - When & How Approved, affect of Corona
International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21 June. This day is the longest day of the year and yoga also gives a long life to a human being. This day was celebrated for the first time on 21 June 2015, which was initiated by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on 27 September 2014. After which June 21 was declared as "International Yoga Day".
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| International Yoga Day-When & How Approved, affect of Corona |
On 11 December 2014, a proposal to celebrate "International Yoga Day" on 21 June was approved by 177 members in the United Nations. This proposal of Prime Minister Modi was passed with full majority within 90 days, which is the shortest time for any day resolution in the United Nations.
Yoga is a five thousand year old heritage of Indian knowledge, whose leader Maharishi Patanjali is considered. Yoga practice incorporates the full essence of lifestyle. Actually, 21 June is the longest day of the northern hemisphere, which some people call as the summer solstice. According to Indian tradition, the sun becomes Dakshinayana after the summer solstice. It is said that the time of Dakshinayan of the Sun is very beneficial in attaining spiritual attainments, that is why we celebrate June 21 as 'International Yoga Day'.
Record of India's name is recorded
Around 36000 people, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and dignitaries, performed 21 yoga asanas for 35 minutes for the first international yoga in New Delhi on 21 June 2015. Yoga Day was celebrated by millions of people all over the world. The ceremony at Rajpath established two Guinness Records, the largest yoga class with 35,985 people and a record of people from 44 countries participating together in the event. But this year, due to Corona epidemic, International Yoga Day will not be celebrated with pomp. In such a situation, you will have to do yoga at home.
Yoga Day on digital forums due to Kovid-19
International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21 June. India's role is important on Yoga Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's contribution in active participation on Yoga Day has been commendable for the last several years. Due to Kovid-19, preparations are being made to celebrate Yoga Day on digital platform this year.
Social Gathering can prove to be fatal in the current situation, so the government has decided to celebrate International Yoga Day this year through social media forums. This year people will celebrate Yoga Day through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This time there will be no public event on Yoga Day.
This year on 21 June 2020, the theme of Yoga Day is' Yoga at home and yoga with family.
According to this theme, people will be able to join Yoga Day with their family at seven in the morning through social media on 21 June. Officials said that the Indian Embassy and High Commission abroad will also be able to reach people through digital media and yoga supporting organizations.
'Mera Jeevan, Mera Yoga' Vlog Completition
In addition to the video blogging competition 'Mera Jeevan, Mera Yoga' launched by the Prime Minister on May 31, the Ministry of AYUSH and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to make people aware about yoga and to be active participants in Yoga Day Trying to encourage.
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This competition will be on two levels. The first international video blogging competition will select winners from within the country. On the other hand, global winners will be selected from different countries.
To join this competition, anyone can upload a video of three minutes of yoga. Along with this, a video has to be made with the message that yoga has affected his life.
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Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha says that the contestant can make a video of yoga action in any language.
This competition is divided into a total of six categories. In India, the first, second and third place winners of each category will be given prizes of Rs one lakh, Rs 50 thousand and Rs 25 thousand respectively. Prizes will also be given to the winners globally.
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ICCR President Vinay Sahasrabuddhe says that this video blogging competition will reveal many aspects of yoga. Yoga is not just a physical activity, but it is related to physical and mental health. Under this competition people can upload their videos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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