Yoga Mahotsav in Lonar sets Asia record for mass Trikonasana, starts IDY 2026 countdown
Yoga Mahotsav–2026 at Lonar, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, on 7 April 2026 entered the Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing Trikonasana and began the 75-day countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga.
Summary
Yoga Mahotsav–2026, organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) of the Ministry of Ayush at Lonar in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, on 7 April 2026, entered the Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing Trikonasana. Nearly 5,000 participants performed the Common Yoga Protocol. Ayush Minister of State (Independent Charge) Prataprao Jadhav called it a strong start to the 75-day countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026. The event also highlighted Ayush initiatives such as the 'Yoga for Air Travel' protocol, '10 Yoga Protocols for Non-Communicable Diseases' and the Yoga 365 campaign.
Key facts
- Event
- Yoga Mahotsav–2026, 7 April 2026
- Venue
- Lonar, Buldhana district, Maharashtra
- Record
- Asia Book of Records: largest gathering performing Trikonasana
- Participants
- Nearly 5,000
- Countdown
- 75 days to the 12th International Day of Yoga
- Organiser
- MDNIY, Ministry of Ayush
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Yoga Mahotsav–2026 at Lonar entered the Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing which asana?
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Correct answer: B — Trikonasana
The Ayush Ministry said the event entered the Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing Trikonasana.
Lonar, venue of Yoga Mahotsav–2026 marking the 75-day countdown to IDY 2026, is in which district of Maharashtra?
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Correct answer: D — Buldhana
The Ayush Ministry said the event was held at Chhatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj Udyan, Lonar, district Buldhana, Maharashtra.