International Yoga Day: Why Is It Celebrated On June 21?; Know This Year’s Theme
Yoga is associated with India's culture and roots. It is believed to be very effective to become healthy and happy. Today, along with India, the whole world puts its faith in the power of yoga and therefore International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21st June. But do you know why was June 21 chosen as the date of International Yoga Day? When is International Yoga Day celebrated and its importance? While giving a speech at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed to celebrate International Yoga Day. The proposal was accepted with a majority within 3 months on 11 December 2014, and the first International Yoga Day was celebrated on 21 June 2015 after which it is being celebrated every year on 21st June all over the world. I
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