In Pics| International Yoga Day 2017: From PM Modi to the masses, here’s how India celebrated

Even as rain played a bit of a spoilsport in many places like Lucknow and Delhi, the nation gathered in large numbers at various parks and public places across the country today to mark the third International Day of Yoga brimming with excitement and energy.

Dressed in white t-shirts and trousers, people stretched and twisted themselves with joy in various postures at Yoga events held across the nation.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the day’s celebrations while addressing the gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow, and said that Yoga has become an integral part of every Indian household.

Conveying his greetings to all those who joined the Yoga Day 2017 celebrations across India and the world, Prime Minister Modi said Yoga’s immense popularity outside India is high and has connected the world with India.

“I am happy to see so many Yoga institutes being opened over the last three years. Demand for Yoga teachers is increasing. Apart from fitness, wellness is important. Yoga is a medium to achieve wellness,” Prime Minister Modi said.

The international day for yoga is celebrated annually since its inception in 2015.
(With agency inputs)

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