Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi performs yoga on the occasion of 11th International Yoga Day, along with more than 10,000 students at Velammal IB Global School in Madurai, on June 21, 2025.
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Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi performed yoga asanas in the presence of around 10,000 students on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day at Velammal Global School in Madurai on Saturday (June 21, 2025.)
The event began at around 8 a.m. at Usain Bolt ground of the school. Mr. Ravi told the students about the importance of practising yoga asanas. He said 10 years ago, in 2015, India gave the gift to the world and the United Nations had accepted it. “Every year the number of participants all over the world has been increasing,” he said.
“Yoga transcends religion, region and language and is universal. June 21, the day of summer solstice, was chosen as International Yoga Day as the Sun god is the source of all energy to Earth and it was the longest day,” he said.
“On India’s advice, the International community accepted this day as the International Yoga Day. Yoga originated with Lord Shiva, the Aadhi guru and the Aadhi yogi and was codified by Rishi Patanjali,” he said.
He told the students that yoga was the most effective key to good health, physical health as well as mental health. He advised them to dream big and told them that they were like the seeds of a banyan tree which will grow into a mammoth tree. Mr. Ravi said that in their journey and the growth, yoga will be the most powerful and reliable ally.
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Chairman of Velammal Educational Trust M.V Muthuramalingam said when he was suffering from health issues he was advised to practise yoga. He advised the students to regularly practise yoga asanas.
The event was organised with the main aim of promoting physical fitness, mental health and wellness among the students and the public, and to create awareness about yoga. The programme was also being held to showcase India’s traditional education system and culture.
International Yoga Day 2025 — In pictures
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International Day of Yoga 2025 was celebrated at Indian Coast Guard Dist. HQ No.4 (Kerala & Mahe) in Fort Kochi in collaboration with Kochi Cultural Heritage & Tourism Society and Brahmakumaris Foundation. Over 300 people participated.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi performs yoga on the occasion of 11th International Yoga Day, with over 10,000 students in Madurai on June 21, 2025.
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Published – June 21, 2025 01:17 pm IST