Indian Embassy, Kathmandu in collaboration with Lumbini Development Trust, on Friday organized a grand yoga demonstration at Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the eve of the International Yoga Day, June 21.
The event witnessed by Governor of Lumbini Province Krishna Bahadur Gharti and Minister for Youth and Sports of Nepal Teju Lal Chaudhary as chief guests.
More than 500 yoga enthusiasts from the region participated in the event.
On the occasion Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava remarked that ancient practice of Yoga has grown into a global movement particularly following the United Nations’ declaration of June 21 as the International Day of Yoga at the initiative of India. Lumbini, widely known as the symbol of peace and harmony provides a truly fitting setting to celebrate the timeless value of Yoga.
Indian Embassy, in association with the Pokhara Metropolitan City, s organizing a mega Yoga demonstration at the Pokhara Stadium to celebrate the 11th International Yoga Day.
