11th International Yoga Day Celebrated in Nepal

Kathmandu: On the occasion of the 11th edition of the International Day of Yoga on June 21, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and the Consulate General of India in Birgunj organised a series of engaging events across 10 cities and municipalities in Nepal including Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lamjung, Lumbini, Janakpur, Chitwan, Birgunj, Hetauda, Rautahat and Bariyarpur.

In keeping with this year’s theme of “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” the Embassy of India organised a curtain raiser event, including a Yoga demonstration, at the revered Pashupatinath Temple on 7 April, marking the 75-day lead-up to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025. As part of the 50-day lead-up to IDY, the Embassy of India conducted a Yoga session at the ECHS Polyclinic in Kathmandu on 2 May, with active participation from ex-servicemen of the Indian Army. Additionally, in the 25-day lead-up to IDY 2025, a Yoga session was held with Nepali Army personnel at the Nepal Army HQ ground in Kathmandu on 27 May.

The Embassy of India organized Yoga posture demonstrations at six UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley, namely: Pashupatinath Temple on 7 April; Kathmandu Durbar Square on 6 June; Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa on 9 June; Changu Narayan Temple on 10 June; and Patan Durbar Square on 14 June. These events saw active participation from Yoga enthusiasts and members of the Indian diaspora. The demonstration at Patan Durbar Square witnessed enthusiastic involvement from Nepali celebrities, local authorities, residents, and members of the Indian community.

Separately, a Yoga session with participation of more than 150 students from various schools in Kathmandu was organized at the premises of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathmandu on 13 June. The event also featured an insightful lecture demonstration on the “Benefits of Saatvik Aahar,” inspiring students to embrace mindful eating rooted in traditional Indian wisdom and holistic wellness. In addition, the Embassy of India partnered with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to host a Yoga session at the ICIMOD HQ in Kathmandu on 15 June 2025. The event was attended by the officials of ICIMOD and Embassy of India, Kathmandu.