International Yoga Day 2020:: Indo-Tibetan Border Police, battling against harsh climate, performed yoga on the occasion of International Yoga Day (June 21) at an altitude of 18,000 feet, Khardung La, in sub-zero temperatures in Ladakh.
They were seen performing various asanas while being neatly lined up in rows surrounded by thick sheet of snow.
They were seen performing pranayama and Surya namaskar with great discipline.
Ladakh: ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) personnel perform yoga at Khardung La, at an altitude of 18000 feet, on #InternationalYogaDay today. pic.twitter.com/EiJQdWV711
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2020
With the COVID-19 lockdown in place, this year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address earlier today had said that Yoga enhances our quest for a healthier planet and goes beyond race, colour, gender, faith and descent.
Chief Ministers of various states, several Union Ministers among others, performed Yoga at their residence, along with their family keeping up with the theme of the current year.
The International Yoga Day was proposed by Prime Minister Modi in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27, 2014.
It is observed on June 21 every year to spread awareness about the importance and effects of yoga on the health of the people. The word `yoga` is derived from Sanskrit which means to join or to unite.
(With ANI inputs)