IDY 2025: yoga demonstrations in 191 countries, 13.04 lakh Yoga Sangam events in India
On 21 June 2025, the 11th International Day of Yoga was marked across India with 13.04 lakh registered Yoga Sangam events and abroad with demonstrations in 191 countries, the Ministry of Ayush said.
Summary
The Ministry of Ayush said the 11th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2025 saw 13.04 lakh Yoga Sangam events registered on the Yoga Portal across India. Abroad, yoga demonstrations took place in 191 countries at about 1,300 locations, adding up to an estimated 2,000 global events. Fifteen iconic yoga events were held at locations such as the Siachen Glacier, the Galwan Valley, the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, Indira Point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu. The Andaman and Nicobar Command led the session at Indira Point, India's southernmost tip.
Key facts
- Yoga Sangam (India)
- 13.04 lakh events registered on Yoga Portal
- Abroad
- 191 countries, about 1,300 locations, about 2,000 events
- Iconic events
- 15, including Siachen, Galwan, Chenab Rail Bridge, Indira Point, New Pamban Bridge
- Indira Point
- Andaman and Nicobar Command
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to the Ministry of Ayush, yoga demonstrations for the 11th International Day of Yoga took place in how many countries?
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Correct answer: D — 191
PIB (Ayush): Globally, yoga demonstrations took place in 191 countries at approximately 1,300 locations outside India.
How many Yoga Sangam events were registered on the Yoga Portal across India for 21 June 2025, as per the Ministry of Ayush?
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Correct answer: A — 13.04 lakh
PIB (Ayush): Across India, 13.04 lakh Yoga Sangam events were registered till June 20th for June 21st on Yoga Portal.
Consider the following statements about the iconic yoga events for IDY 2025: 1. Yoga was performed atop the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. 2. The Andaman and Nicobar Command celebrated yoga at Indira Point, India's southernmost tip. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Ayush): Yoga was performed atop the Chenab Rail Bridge (Jammu & Kashmir), and yoga was celebrated at Indira Point by the Andaman & Nicobar Command. So the answer is Both 1 and 2.