81 ASI heritage sites host yoga sessions on International Day of Yoga 2025
On 21 June 2025, 81 heritage sites under the Archaeological Survey of India hosted yoga sessions in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush for the 11th International Day of Yoga.
Summary
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said 81 heritage sites under its care hosted yoga sessions on 21 June 2025, organised with the Ministry of Ayush for the 11th International Day of Yoga. Sites ranged from Adalaj Ki Vav in Gujarat to the Sun Temple in Konark. The Ministry of Culture noted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call: "Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for humanity 2.0, where inner peace becomes global policy." Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat joined yoga at Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Key facts
- Sites
- 81 ASI heritage sites
- Partner
- Ministry of Ayush
- Examples
- Adalaj Ki Vav (Gujarat), Sun Temple (Konark)
- PM's call
- Yoga for humanity 2.0, where inner peace becomes global policy
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many heritage sites under the Archaeological Survey of India hosted yoga sessions on International Day of Yoga 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 81
PIB (Culture): 81 heritage sites under the aegis of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) hosted yoga sessions, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush.
On International Day of Yoga 2025, Prime Minister Modi said, "Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of ____, where inner peace becomes global policy." Fill in the blank.
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Correct answer: D — Yoga for humanity 2.0
PIB (Culture): The PM said, "Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for humanity 2.0, where inner peace becomes global policy."