New Delhi / Nagpur / Mumbai, February 18 : The nation which is the origin of Yoga, today set a world record in itself when more than three crore people performed ‘Surya Namaskar’ (Sun Salutations) at a time throughout the country. The event was organized by ‘Vivekananda 150 Birth anniversary celebration committee’ throughout the length & breadth of the country. According to the news agencies the participants consisted atleast two crore high school students. The ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’ was organized at over 80 thousand places across the country.
At 10am India time, the Samuhik (mass) Surya Namaskar Yagya begun at various places. In about half an hour, the participants completed 13 Surya Namsakars as per instructions.
Each and every town & city, many taluka (tehsil) places & even small villages across India witnessed the mass Surya Namaskar performed on the occasion of ‘World Surya Namskar day’ today. Vivekananda Sardha Shati Samaroha Samiti (Vivekananda 150 birth anniversary celebration committee), which organized the event had organized a bitter campaign including a month long training to the participants.
The news continues to come in throughout the nation. We have compiled some news stories for our readers :
New Delhi : More than two
lakh pupils participated in the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’ here. A major
event was organised at the Ramlila ground where more than 50 thousand
youths participated. Various schools & collages along with many
citizen groups & NGOs also organized ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’ event at
various places throughout the National capital.
Mumbai :
In Mumbai, more than one lakh people, mostly young students from
schools & collages participated in Saurya Namaskar yagya. At Shivaji
Park, the biggest play ground situated at the center
of the city, more than Five thousand students from each school &
collage including Municipal & Govt ones, around the locality,
participated. RSS Sah-Sar Karyavah (Joint Gen Secretary) Kannan was the
chief guest. Many dignitaries from administration, industrialists,
educationists & Vivekananda Kendra workers also participated in this
programme..
Many Mumbai schools
& collages observed the ‘World Surya Namaskar Day’ with organizing
the mass Surya Namaskar events in their own premises or local grounds.
Its learnt that the Govt of Maharashtra had instructed the school &
collage fraternity to participate in this ‘Samuhik Surya Namaskar Yagya’
as a tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his 150th birth anniversary.
Thane :
More than 12 thousand students from 38 schools in the historical lake
city situated at the outskirts of Mumbai, participated in the Surya
Namaskar performing total of one lakh 64 thousand 38 Surya Namaskars.
Education department also participated in this massive event.
Nagpur : Mayor
Anil Sole inaugurated the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’ programme at Yashvant
Stadium where more than 50 thousand students along with the prominent
dignitaries & common citizens participated.
Jaipur : In
the state of Rajasthan, more than 10 lakh students participated in the
‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’ event. Krida Bharati President, MP & former
cricketer Chetan Chauhan, former IB director Ajit Doval & former
chief secretary of Rajasthan Mitthalal Mehta participated in the
programme held at Jaipur.
Udaypur :
In Udaypur city, more than 10 thousand students participated in ‘Surya
Namaskar Yagya’. Former IG Shri Khadkavat participated along with many
dignitaries in the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’.
Jodhpur : More than 51
thousand students participated along with dignitaries & prominent
citizens participated in the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’. Lt.Col. Mandhata
Sing, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Sah Sampark Pramukh Ram Madhav were the chief
Guests.
Varanashi (Kashi) : VSK
reported that more than 30 thousand students participated in the ‘Surya
Namaskar Yagya’ throughout the Varanasi district. At Ramnagar’s Maharaja
Banaras Mahila Mahavidyalaya, the Queen Maharani Anamika Kunvar was
present for the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’. Former chief medical officer of
the district, Dr. Narendra Gupta addressed the students on the occasion.
He elaborated the importance of Surya Namaskars in with the modern life
style.
Chennai : More than 10
lakh students participated in the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’ across the
Tamilnadu state. Many industrialists, social workers, educationists
& other professionals participated along with the students.
Jammu : More than ten thousand students along with many dignitaries & prominent citizens participated in the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’.
Patna :
Thousands of students participated in the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’
throughout the Bihar state in the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’ despite the
political opposition from the Muslim hardliners. The total participation
may cross one lakh students, according to local news reporters.
Karnavati :
More than 10 lakhs students participated in the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’
in Gujrat state. A major event was organized at Sabarmati river front,
in which 50 thousand plus people participated. People from all walks of
life, leaders from industry, education, socio-political circles &
religious figures were seen participating in this mega event throughout
the state.
News from north
eastern parts of India indicate that lakhs may have participated in the
‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’ celebrations in this part of the country. The
details are still awaited.
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