Indiatourism Delhi, under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, successfully organised a grand celebration for the International Day of Yoga 2025 with a Mass Yoga Session at the Sun Dial Lawns of the Qutub Minar Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The event was held from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m., in accordance with this year’s global theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”
The session witnessed the presence of distinguished guests, including Gajendra Singh Yadav, Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly; Lakshay Singhal, IAS, District Magistrate, South Delhi; Priyanga Wickramasinghe, Deputy High Commissioner, Embassy of Sri Lanka; Wathsala Amarasinghe, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Sri Lanka; and senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism.
Renowned Yoga Instructor Shri Gopal Rishi from Sukrit Wellness, along with his team, guided participants through a well-curated sequence of Yogic postures and Pranayama techniques.
Approximately 400 participants joined the celebration, including office bearers and members of IATO, ADTOI, and TAAI; Regional Level Tourist Guides; students from Yuva Tourism Clubs; officials from the Archaeological Survey of India; faculty and students from Institutes of Hotel Management, Pusa (IHM); and local city residents.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Ajit Pal Singh, Regional Director (North), followed by remarks from the Hon’ble MLA. Participants also viewed the live-streamed address by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, which served as a moment of inspiration during the session.
