More than 75 lakh people from across the globe performed Surya Namaskar on Friday as part of the ‘Surya Namaskar for Vitality’ programme organised by the Ministry of AYUSH under the Centre’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative. The programme was launched virtually by Union AYUSH minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Union Minister of State Munjapara Mahendrabhai.
Sonowal said, “Sun worship is done through Surya Namaskar to improve the physical and mental well-being of people. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yoga and Surya Namaskar are being promoted for the wellness and health of mankind.”
Surya namaskar is a combination of eight asanas performed in 12 steps. The AYUSH ministry has not only engaged other ministries and state governments but has involved all major stakeholders in the global yoga fraternity in this mass demonstration programme.