NEW DELHI: Today is International Yoga Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said yoga is part of the idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. He is in America and will lead over the Yoga Day function at the UN headquarters at 5 pm (Indian time). People from 180 countries will participate in the function.

A grand celebration is also held in Kerala on the occasion of International Yoga Day. Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh performed yoga on board INS Vikrant in Kochi. Representatives from around twelve countries participated in the event.

International Yoga Day is being celebrated with great enthusiasm not only in India but all over the world. It is a matter of great pride for all of us as a nation and as a culture, that the world is now acknowledging and adopting our culture, he added.

Minister Veena George attended the programme held at Jimmy George Stadium.