Question

Who was awarded Limca Book of Records in the Indian edition of International Yoga Day?

Answer 1

This year, the International Yoga Day on June 21 in Mysuru will be special compared to the two previous editions as more than 60,000 enthusiasts will try to create a new Guinness Record for largest number of people performing yoga at one single venue. Apart from this, 6,001 students from 15 educational institutions will take part in an event on June 19 to break the record of longest yoga chain. This Weekend Star Supplement gives an insight into how the Mysuru District Administration and various associations have joined hands to create a new Guinness Record at the Yoga Capital of the World.

Come June 21, yoga enthusiasts across the world will be taking part in the mega yoga events organised in their respective countries as a part of the 3rd International Day of Yoga celebrations. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Dec.11, 2014 unanimously declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga after Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested UNGA the date as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares special significance in many parts of the world