PM Modi to Perform Yoga with Thousands at Kolkata's Red Road on International Yoga Day

Kolkata: The land of Bengal, once known as the capital of literature, art and ideas, is going to witness an event on Sunday, which will be discussed not only in India but all over the world. On the occasion of 12th International Yoga Day, Kolkata's historic Red Road is going to become a centre of yoga, health and cultural unity. Here thousands of people will do yoga together and give the message of healthy life.

Why is such a big event special in Bengal after 12 years?

This is the first time since the inception of International Yoga Day that such a massive event is being organised in West Bengal with the participation of the central and state governments. There is an atmosphere of excitement in the entire city regarding the event and it is being considered an important occasion for Bengal.

Will the importance of the event increase with the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

The biggest feature of this programme is the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will lead a group yoga session organised at Red Road in the morning. Thousands of people will practice various yogasanas and pranayama with him. This event is being considered a big message towards promoting yoga at the global level.

How was the enthusiasm seen in Kolkata before Yoga Day?

On the eve of Yoga Day, entire Kolkata was seen in festive colours. Major roads and historical sites of the city were decorated with attractive lights. Cultural programmes organised on the banks of Hooghly river attracted the attention of the people. A large number of people came to watch these events.

Why did the drone show mesmerise people?

Thousands of drones were seen in the sky together in a special event organised on the Hooghly coast. Through the drone show, a glimpse of the ancient tradition of yoga, Indian culture and great yoga gurus was presented. This unique display of colourful figures and lights thrilled the audience.

Is a new record going to be made on Red Road?

According to the organisers, more than 35 thousand people will do yoga together on Red Road. If this happens, it will be the biggest mass yoga programme in the history of West Bengal. Thousands of people practicing yoga together will be a unique scene in itself.

Is Yoga Day just an event or something more than that?

Yoga Day is no longer just an annual event. It has become a global campaign to help people adopt a healthy lifestyle, reduce mental stress and promote physical fitness. This event in Kolkata will also strengthen the message that Yoga is not only India's heritage but an effective medium of health for the entire world.