International Day of Yoga…
June 21, 2025
The 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the High Commission of India in Colombo and its cultural arm, the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Sri Lanka at the historic Independence Square in Colombo on Saturday (21). This year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, highlighted the universal relevance of yoga in fostering harmony between humans and nature.
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, joined the celebrations along with distinguished guests including (Dr.) Chrishantha Abeysena, Minister of Science and Technology, (Prof.) Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour and the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Major General K. P. Aruna Jayasekara, Deputy Minister of Defence, Gamagedara Dissanayake, Deputy Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Sugath Thilakaratna, Deputy Minister of Sports and other senior dignitaries.
Pics By: Osada Dhaham Nimsara
