Kathmandu, June 20: The Embassy of India in Nepal in assciation with Lumbini Development Trust organized a large-scale Yoga demonstration at Lumbini and Pokhara on Friday. 

Governer of Lumbini Province, Krishna Bahadur Gharti and the Minister of Youth and Sports of Nepal Tejulal Chaudhary, graced the event as Chief Guests. They thanked the Embassy of India for organising this significant event at the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha and for strengthening cultural ties between India and Nepal. Senior officials of the Lumbini Development Trust and more than 500 Yoga enthusiasts from the region participated in the event.

 Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava highlighted that Yoga, an ancient practice with its origins in India, has grown into a global movement, particularly following the United Nations' declaration of 21 June as the International Day of Yoga in 2014. He remarked that Lumbini, widely regarded as a symbol of peace and harmony provides a truly fitting setting to celebrate the timeless vaues of Yoga. Ambassador also expressed his gratitude to the Lumbini Development Trust for their support in organizing the event and underscored the role it plays in promoting Lumbini as a sprititual and religious destination.