The massive machinery of Uttarakhand Government has been set into motion as part of the preparation of International Day of Yoga programmes on June 21 the main event of which would be held at the sprawling Forest Research Institute (FRI) compound where the Prime Minister Narendra Modi would perform Yoga along with over 50,000 people.
A strict security protocol is being followed regarding the passes to be issued for the mega Yoga show. How serious the organisers are about following the guidelines can be gauged from the fact that even the Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has applied for e- entry gate pass to ensure his entry in the event.
The entry would be closed for the Yoga enthusiasts at 5 am sharp before the scheduled time of the PM’s arrival.
It is learnt that the Prime Minister would also address the participants on the occasion. He is likely to speak for 20 minutes. A contingent of about 100 journalists is expected to arrive from Delhi to cover the high-profile event.
Meanwhile, a rehearsal of the master trainers for the proposed programme was held at the FRI compound on Tuesday. It is learnt that the Yoga practitioners- most of them were the Yoga instructors- followed the general yoga protocol from 7 am till 7.45 am on the day.
During the rehearsal, hundreds of yoga enthusiasts performed the Yoga exercises like ‘Greevachalan’, Sakand Sanchalan, Kati Sanchalan, Tadaasan, Varkshasan, Padamhastasan, Ardhchakraasan, Trikonasan, Bhadraasan, Vajraasan, Ardh Ushtaasan, Shasahkasan, Utanmanduasan, Vakraasan, Makraasan, Bhujagasan, Shalbhaasan, Setubandhasan, Utanpad Asan, Ardhhalasan, Pawanmuktasan, Shavasan, Kapalbhati, Anulom-Vilom,Sheetali Prayanayam, Bharamari Prayanayam and Dhyaan.
The organisers used the opportunity to fine- tune the arrangements for the main event lined up on June 21.
Among those present during the programme were the Garhwal commissioner Dilip Jawalkar and Dehradun District Magistrate S A Murugesan besides senior police officials.