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Three crore people set mass Surya Namaskar world record
| Source: News Bharati English |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bangalore :
In Karnataka too, more than 10 lakh students participated with
prominent citizens & dignitaries & religious leaders
participated in the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’. At Mysore Palace, the RSS
Pranth Sangha Chalak M Venkataram inaugurated the Surya Namaskar
campaign. RSS Karnataka Pranth Karyavah N Tippeswamy, RSS Karnataka
Pranth Sampark Pramuk TS Venkatesh and several other prominent
socio-religious leaders present on the occasion.
In Karnataka too, more than 10 lakh students participated with
prominent citizens & dignitaries & religious leaders
participated in the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’. At Mysore Palace, the RSS
Pranth Sangha Chalak M Venkataram inaugurated the Surya Namaskar
campaign. RSS Karnataka Pranth Karyavah N Tippeswamy, RSS Karnataka
Pranth Sampark Pramuk TS Venkatesh and several other prominent
socio-religious leaders present on the occasion.
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.
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 Gujarat 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.
More than 10 lakhs students participated in the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’
in Gujarat 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.
indicate that lakhs may have participated in the ‘Surya Namaskar Yagya’
celebrations in this part of the country. The details are still
awaited.