In pics | PM Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations at UN HQ in New York
Image Source : TwitterThe Yoga session was held at the expansive North Lawn in the UN Headquarters.
Image Source : TwitterThe prime minister was wearing a customised white yoga T-shirt and trousers.
Image Source : PTIThe session was attended by top UN officials, ambassadors, envoys and delegates.
Image Source : TwitterPeople from 135 countries attended the yoga session.
Image Source : TwitterPeople performed asanas such as Tadaasan, Brahmari, Padahastaasan, Vrajaasan, Bhujangaasan and Ardhchakraasan.
Image Source : PTIModi also addressed the people at the UN Headquarters.
Image Source : PTIModi began his address with a 'Namaste' and thanked people for coming from far away.
Image Source : PTIModi described Yoga as truly universal and free from copyrights and patents.
Image Source : PTIPM interacted with children during the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations.
Image Source : PTIThe event created Guinness World Record for the participation of people of most nationalities.
Image Source : PTILED screens playing videos of Indian culture and heritage were set up on the lawn.
Image Source : PTIPM Modi paid his respects to the bust of Mahatma Gandhi.
Image Source : TwitterModi also paid tributes at the Wall of Peace at the UN HQ.
Image Source : TwitterThe first International Day of Yoga was commemorated in 2015.
Image Source : PTIUN underlined Yoga as is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India.
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