Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who lobbied the U.N. to declare June 21 as the global Yoga Day participated in a mass yoga programme in the capital, Delhi.
Nepal too organized yoga programs to mark the international event. Many open places in capital were crowded with enthusiasts participating in the event.
Indian Embassy in Nepal organized a yoga event at its premises in Lazimpat. The event was attended by Vice President Parmananda Jha, Indian Actress Manisha Koirala, Comedian duo Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansa Acharya, former NRNA Chairman Upendra Mahato and Indian Ambassador Ranjit Rae, among others.
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