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Gujarat marked International Yoga Day 2026 with widespread participation and enthusiasm as yoga events were organized across the state to promote health, fitness, and well-being.

On the occasion, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in a mass yoga session in Mansa, located in Gandhinagar district. The event was held at Mansa Science College and witnessed the participation of a large number of local residents, public representatives, students, and yoga enthusiasts.

Organized under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Living," the programme aimed to raise awareness about the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga. Addressing participants, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life to achieve a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.

The event was attended by Gujarat Yoga Board Chairman Shishpal Rajput and Mansa MLA J.S. Patel, among other dignitaries. Participants performed various yoga asanas together and pledged to adopt a healthier and more active way of life.

Grand Yoga Event Held at Ahmedabad Riverfront

A major highlight of this year's celebrations was the large-scale yoga programme organized at the iconic Ahmedabad Riverfront. Thousands of yoga practitioners, students, social workers, and representatives of various organizations gathered early in the morning to take part in the event.

Gujarat BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma was present as the chief guest and encouraged people to embrace yoga as a tool for physical fitness, mental peace, and spiritual growth. He highlighted yoga's growing global acceptance and its role in improving overall well-being.

Under the guidance of yoga experts, participants performed a series of yoga postures and pranayama exercises. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, with attendees reaffirming their commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle through regular yoga practice.

The massive turnout transformed the Ahmedabad Riverfront into a vibrant center of wellness and positivity. Through such celebrations, organizers sought to spread the message of health, fitness, mindfulness, and inner harmony among people from all walks of life.

Similar Yoga Day events were held across Gujarat's cities and districts, drawing thousands of participants and reinforcing the state's commitment to promoting a healthier society through the ancient practice of yoga.