International Yoga Day 2023 : Every year on June 21, International Yoga Day (International Yoga Day 2023) is celebrated all over the world. On this day everyone is seen doing yoga. As you all know, Yoga has been a part of Indian culture since ancient times. Yoga has been practiced in India since the time of sages. By doing yoga, our body remains healthy and mind calm, along with it has many other benefits, however, we all should make yoga an important part of our life.Do you know why International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21, what is the reason behind it, how Yoga Day started and on what theme it is being celebrated this time, then let us tell you.
International Yoga Day 2023 : Theme of International Yoga Day 2023
Every year a different theme is set for Yoga Day. This year in 2023, the theme of International Yoga Day 2023 has been One World, One Health on the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which has been chosen by the Ministry of AYUSH. Let us tell you that yoga is considered the best way to stay healthy.
Why is Yoga Day celebrated on 21st June?
Many times this question comes in people’s mind that why Yoga Day is celebrated only on 21st June? The main reason behind this is that June 21 is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, which is also known as the summer solstice. According to Indian tradition, after the summer solstice, the Sun is in Dakshinayana. There are many benefits of doing yoga on this day. Because of which International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21st June only.
How Yoga Day started?
Yoga Day (International Yoga Day 2023) is celebrated on June 21 because it is also the day of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. The summer solstice holds significance in many cultures. For the first time in 2014, Yoga Day was recognized by the United Nations General Assembly. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations at the time, Ashok Mukherjee, submitted a proposal to the international body to recognize a day for the practice of yoga.
On 27 September 2014, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi announced the celebration of Yoga Day across the world in the United General Assembly. The Prime Minister’s proposal was accepted by the United Nations General Assembly. With the passing of the resolution, the first International Day of Yoga was celebrated on 21 June 2015.
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