Doda, June 21: The 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great excitement and energy across District Doda, with the main event held at the picturesque Gatha Park in Bhaderwah.
More than 2600 people, including school students, government officials, senior citizens, NCC cadets, PRI members and differently-abled persons joined the event in presence of the Chief Guest DDC Chairman, Dhananter Singh Kotwal, Guest of Honour Deputy Commissioner, Harvinder Singh and dozens of government functionaries. The event began with the singing of the National Anthem, followed by a refreshing yoga session led by well-known Yoga Expert Acharya Shri Anil.
One of the most special parts of the event was the active participation of differently-abled people and senior citizens in the “Yog Samavesh” session, showing that yoga is for everyone.
A tree plantation drive themed “Harit Yoga” was also launched by the chief guest to spread the message of health and a clean environment. Along with this, a cleanliness drive was held near water bodies and nearby areas to promote hygiene and care for nature.
To make the event more fun for children, a painting competition on the theme of yoga was organized. A “Yoga Unplugged Zone” was also set up for the youth, encouraging them to connect with yoga in a creative way.
The yoga demonstrations were led by yoga trainers Anil Yogi, Nidhi Padha (Yoga Therapist), Faizan Ul Haq, Sajawal, Kame Kumar and Nawaz, helping people learn correct techniques.
Yoga Day was also celebrated at many other places in the district, such as Doda Town, Thathri, Lal Draman, Government Degree Colleges of Doda and Bhaderwah and in all government schools.
The programs were held under the guidance of Dr. Ajay Kumar Tikoo, District AYUSH Officer Doda and coordinated by Dr. Manjit Singh (Medical Officer) and the Ayush Department team.
