2015, International Yoga Day
India Post issued this commemorative postage stamp on International Yoga Day on 21st June, 2015 to mark the first celebration of International Yoga Day.
The celebration of International Yoga Day was proposed by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi during a speech during the opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly and recognised by the UN in December 2014 through resolution 69/131. The stamp highlights the significance of yoga as a practice that promotes physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi addresses the 69th session of the UN General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters in New York, in September 2014.
The first International Yoga Day was celebrated on 21st June, 2015, with about 36,000 people, including Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, performing yoga in New Delhi. The day aimed at raising awareness about the benefits of yoga, which include improved physical and mental well-being.
Photo: Associated Press
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi during the first International Day of Yoga, on 21st June 2015, in New Delhi, India.
Yoga, an ancient practice that originated in India, is known for its ability to connect the body, mind, and soul. International Yoga Day is celebrated annually on 21st June as this is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, known as the summer solstice. The UN recognises this day to promote global health, harmony, and peace.
The photo is depicting Indian peacekeepers from the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) teaching yoga to schoolchildren in Fardis, Lebanon.
Credit: UN Photo/Pasqual Gorris.
This photo is depicting participants of a yoga session organised by the Indian contingent of UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) observing the International Day of Yoga near Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon. Pictured are Indian Commander Col Partha Saha and yoga instructor Mrs. Donia Najjarin, with Lebanese members of Sreedevi Daya Yoga Centre joining the peacekeepers.
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