Kochi, June 21: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday joined hundreds of Navy personnel on board INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier here, to participate in the yoga celebrations on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga.

He joined the personnel in their performance and led the celebrations on board the sprawling aircraft carrier. Cutting across their ranks, the defence personnel positioned themselves in various rows and performed different asanas according to the instructions for nearly an hour. International Yoga Day 2023: 34,000 Yoga Mats Procured from Tribal Artisans to Be Used at Govt Yoga Day Events.

Rajnath Singh Participates in Yoga Celebrations

'Agniveers' also performed yoga in unison, embracing the spirit of unity and well-being. Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and other senior officers of the Navy and the Ministry of Defence were also present during the event. International Yoga Day 2023: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Says Yoga Is an Invaluable Gift of Indian Saints Presented by PM Narendra Modi to the World at Large (Watch Video).

The UN General Assembly declared June 21 as the International Yoga Day following a resolution moved by India and co-sponsored by a large number of nations. The first International Yoga Day was observed on June 21, 2015.