Patna Hosts Grand International Yoga Day Celebration with Mass Participation

Brief By Newsbrief / 9:43 AM on 21 Jun 2026

Bihar celebrated International Yoga Day with a large-scale state-level event at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna, bringing together thousands of participants. Held under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” the programme highlighted the importance of fitness, wellness and active living.

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Health Minister Nishant Kumar, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, former Health Minister Mangal Pandey and several senior officials joined citizens in performing yoga asanas and pranayama exercises, including Anulom-Vilom, Kapalbhati, Bhramari and Surya Namaskar. Addressing the gathering, Choudhary described yoga as a priceless gift of India’s ancient heritage and urged people to make it a regular part of daily life. The event concluded with a collective pledge to promote healthier lifestyles and spread awareness about yoga across Bihar.