The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu in collaboration with Lumbini Development Trust organized a large-scale Yoga demonstration in Lumbini – the revered birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—today on the eve of International Yoda Day.

Lumbini Province Chief Krishna Bahadur Gharti and Minister of Youth and Sports of Nepal Teju Lal Chaudhary graced the event as Chief Guests.

They thanked the Embassy of India for organizing this significant event at the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha and for strengthening cultural ties between India and Nepal. 

On the occasion, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Shri Naveen Srivastava highlighted that Yoga, an ancient practice with its origins in India, has grown into a global movement, particularly following the United Nations' declaration of 21 June as the International Day of Yoga in 2014, reads a statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.

He remarked that Lumbini, widely regarded as a symbol of peace and harmony, provides a truly fitting setting to celebrate the timeless values of Yoga. The ambassador also expressed his gratitude to the Lumbini Development Trust for their support in organizing the event and underscored the role it plays in promoting Lumbini as a spiritual and religious destination, according to the statement.

The event was a part of a series of events being conducted by the Embassy of India to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga across various cities in Nepal.  

Meanwhile, the Embassy of India, in association with the Pokhara Metropolitan City, will organize a mega Yoga demonstration at the Pokhara Rangsala Stadium tomorrow to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga.

Senior officials of the Lumbini Development Trust and more than 500 Yoga enthusiasts from the region participated in the event.