As the nation enters the final countdown to the 11^th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June 2025, a wave of yogic celebration is sweeping across India under the banner of Yoga Maha Kumbh. Leading this national movement, a three-day Yoga Maha Kumbh commenced today in New Delhi at the Heartfulness Meditation Centre, RK Puram. Organized by the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) and Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), in collaboration with the Heartfulness Institute. The event features yoga demonstrations, wellness sessions, and cultural performances focusing on mindfulness and community well-being.

A vibrant Nukkad Natak performance added a dynamic dimension to the initiative, where yoga enthusiasts highlighted yoga's significance in everyday life, showcasing its benefits from physical flexibility to mental calmness and inspiring the audience to adopt yoga for a balanced lifestyle.

Another landmark Yoga Maha Kumbh event began in Ladakh on June 15 in the rarefied air of Ladakh’s high-altitude terrain. The International Festival of Yoga and Meditation (IFYM) 2025 in Ladakh has already captivated global and national attention by bringing yoga to awe-inspiring locations such as Pangong Lake (13,000+ ft), Nubra Valley, Sindhu Ghat, and the MIMC Devachan Campus. Jointly organised by the Ministry of Ayush, Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), UT Administration of Ladakh, LAHDC Leh, and allied institutions, the festival is a powerful expression of this year’s theme—“Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

The second Yoga Maha Kumbh event also started on June 15 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Arham Dhyan Yog launched its Yoga Maha Kumbh in Sector 50, Noida. The event brought together youth and families for Harit Yoga sessions, essay and debate competitions, and interactive engagements at Ved Van Park, Sector 78. Their upcoming event on 21st June at Shivalik Park in Sector 33A, will align with the nationwide Yoga Sangam celebrations. Arham Dhyan Yog is also conducting parallel sessions globally, further amplifying the IDY 2025 movement.

From the high peaks of Ladakh to the cultural centres of Delhi and the vibrant local parks of Noida, Yoga Maha Kumbh 2025 is unfolding as a powerful and inclusive celebration of India’s yogic heritage. As communities across geographies unite in breath and balance, these events reaffirm yoga’s universal appeal and India’s leadership in shaping a healthier, more harmonious world. All events are open to the public. Citizens are encouraged to participate and embrace yoga as a way of life.

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Kumbh Press Release