International Day of Yoga draws 10,000 to Times Square in New York

22-Jun-2026

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Thousands of yoga enthusiasts and practitioners gathered at Times Square in New York on June 21 for a day-long celebration to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga. The event was organised by the Consulate General of India in New York in partnership with the Times Square Alliance.

Nearly 10,000 people of different nationalities took part in the commemoration, which was held under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing". The day-long programme featured seven yoga sessions, "reflecting the widespread enthusiasm for yoga across New York City and the United States," the Indian Consulate said in a statement.

Padmashri Guru Dr HR Nagendra, a yoga master, meditation expert and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's yoga guru, attended the event.