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The International Day of Yoga is observed annually on 21st June. 

About International Day of Yoga 2025 

• Marks the 11th International Day of Yoga, celebrated annually on 21st June. 
• Aims to spread awareness about yoga's physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. 
• Led by PM Narendra Modi from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. 
• Over 1 lakh locations across India to participate in Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) sessions. 
• Theme for 2025: "Yoga for One Earth, One Health" 
• Organised by the Ministry of AYUSH. 
• Major events include Yogamahotsav, Yoga Sangam, Yoga Bandhan, and Yoga Maha Kumbh. 
• Visakhapatnam set a new Guinness World Record for the largest yoga gathering at a single venue, with over three lakh participants during the 11th International Day of Yoga. 

Historical Background 

• Proposed by PM Modi at the UNGA in 2014. 
• First celebrated on 21st June 2015. 
• The UN resolution was co-sponsored by 177 countries. 
• Chosen date marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. 

Yoga Day Logo 

• Symbolizes harmony of body, mind, and nature. 
• Colours represent the five elements: 
  • Earth (brown), Nature (green), Water (blue), Fire (yellow), Energy (sun). 

Logo: International Yoga Day