NEW DELHI — On the eve of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Ministry of Ayush has issued a nationwide invitation to citizens to participate in mass yoga demonstrations scheduled for June 21, 2026. Championing the spirit of Jan Bhagidari (people’s participation), this year’s celebrations aim to merge India’s ancient wellness traditions with its rich civilizational history.
The marquee national event will take place at the historic Red Road in Kolkata, West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the country in practicing the Common Yoga Protocol.
Cultural Confluence: Yoga at 100 Iconic Heritage Sites
In a unique collaboration, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ministry of Culture is organizing special IDY 2026 sessions across 100 iconic monuments and landmarks spanning 23 States and Union Territories. This initiative highlights the deep connection between India’s architectural heritage and its timeless wellness legacy.
Key heritage locations selected for the nationwide rollout include:
| State / UT | Selected Iconic ASI Heritage Sites |
| Delhi | Humayun’s Tomb, Purana Qila, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jantar Mantar, Safdarjung Tomb |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ayodhya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Lucknow, Jhansi, Hastinapur |
| Karnataka | Hampi, Pattadakal, Aihole, Badami, Halebidu, Bengaluru, Srirangapatna |
| Gujarat | Dholavira, Rani ki Vav, Modhera Sun Temple, Champaner, Ahmedabad |
| Maharashtra | Elephanta Caves, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar |
| Rajasthan | Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh, Amber, Ajmer, Abhaneri, Deeg |
| West Bengal | Kolkata (Red Road), Cooch Behar, Murshidabad, Bishnupur, Kalna |
Delhi Hub: 40 Public Venues Prepped for Mass Mobilization
To make yoga accessible to every resident in the National Capital Region, the government has designated 40 prominent public spaces—ranging from historic gardens to major sporting complexes—for early morning sessions on June 21.
Some of the key venues across Delhi include:
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Central Landmarks: Kartavya Path, Lawn of Shantipath, Lodhi Garden, Talkatora Garden, and Palika Park (CP Central Park).
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Heritage Spaces: Red Fort, Qila Rai Pithora, and Coronation Park (Burari).
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DDA Sports Complexes: Siri Fort, Saket, Dwarka (Sector 11 & 17), Yamuna Sports Complex, Commonwealth Games Village, Rohini, and Chilla Sports Complex.
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Green Spaces: Baansera (Sarai Kale Khan), Sanjay Lake Park (Trilokpuri), Aasthakunj Park (Nehru Place), and Vasant Vihar District Park.
A Call for Global Well-being
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, urged communities, institutions, and individuals to join the movement in large numbers. Participants are encouraged to arrive early at their nearest designated venues to synchronously perform the Common Yoga Protocol, projecting India’s unified message of health, harmony, and structural well-being to the global stage.
