Yogi Government To Deliver Message Of Global Health From Kashi On International Yoga Day
This year’s celebration will follow the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”
BY : RATNESH RAI
The Yogi Government will send a powerful message of global wellness from Kashi, the city of Adi Yogi, on International Yoga Day, June 21, 2025. This year’s celebration will follow the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, reinforcing India’s ancient practice as a path toward universal health and harmony.
Yoga Week (June 15–21): A Citywide Celebration
The government has announced Yoga Week, a district-wide series of events from June 15 to June 21, culminating in the main celebration at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham.
The week will be inaugurated with a Surya Namaskar ceremony at the iconic Namaste sculpture on Namo Ghat, attended by administrative officials and public representatives. Yoga programs will simultaneously begin across other ghats of Varanasi.
Main Event on June 21 at Kashi Vishwanath Dham
The highlight of Yoga Week will be the grand event on June 21, where over 1500 participants are expected to gather at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham. The event will connect ghats, streets, and villages of Kashi in a vibrant and spiritual display of wellness and unity.
Training for Grassroots Yoga Ambassadors
To ensure the long-term impact of this initiative, one male and one female from each village’s Yuva Mangal Dal will be trained in the Common Yoga Protocol. These youth leaders will organize regular yoga sessions in their respective villages, helping sustain the benefits of yoga at the grassroots level.
Block-Wise Yoga Events: June 15–20 Schedule
- June 15: Inaugural ceremony at Namo Ghat and start of yoga activities across all ghats in the district
- June 16: Yoga programs in Pindra and Badagaon blocks
- June 17: Events in Chiraigaon and Cholapur blocks
- June 18: Sessions in Ajariline and Kashi Vidyapeeth blocks
- June 19: Activities in Sewapuri block
- June 20: Programs in Harhua block
- June 21: Main event at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor
Inclusive Participation Across Institutions
Dr. Saroj Shankar Ram, Regional Ayurveda and Unani Officer, shared that preparations are ongoing in various locations including Sarnath, universities, schools, social organizations, government departments, selected parks, and AYUSH hospitals to ensure widespread public engagement.
The Yogi Government’s efforts aim to turn Varanasi into a glowing symbol of yoga’s power to connect body, mind, and spirit — reinforcing India’s leadership in promoting global well-being through traditional practices.
