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Yoga Fest Breaks Asia Record in Telangana!
2 May
Summary
- Over 6,000 yoga practitioners set Asia record.
- Event marked 50-day countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026.
- Ministers highlighted yoga's role in nation-building and wellness.

In a remarkable display of collective well-being, over 6,000 yoga practitioners converged at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana, achieving an Asia Book of Records for performing Bhujangasana simultaneously. This significant event served as the 50-day countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026.
Union Ministers Prataprao Jadhav and G. Kishan Reddy led the participants, underscoring yoga's profound impact on individual health and its contribution to nation-building. Minister Reddy envisions Hyderabad evolving into a global center for yoga and holistic wellness.
Minister Jadhav highlighted yoga's transformation into a global movement under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, boosting India's standing in health tourism. Initiatives like 'Yoga 365' encourage daily practice, with a 100-day free training program currently underway.
The next Yoga Mahotsav is scheduled for Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, celebrating India's cultural heritage. Efforts are also recognized for promoting yoga at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.