Recognising the universal appeal of the Indian spiritual and physical wellness practice, the UN proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga (IDY) in December 2014. The draft resolution for it was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states.

WATCH: Millions of people in India and across the globe celebrate Yoga Day

Even as India celebrated the International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead celebrations at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York today.

PM Modi gears up to lead Yoga Day session at UN Headquarters

Speaking on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India has always nurtured traditions that unite, adopt and embrace, and made a fervent appeal to eliminate contradictions, hurdles and resistances through yoga.

In Pics: PM Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations from Mysuru

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that yoga has become a global festival as he participated in the eighth International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations in Karnataka’s Mysuru.

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