The Government of India promoted and disseminated Yoga globally and started celebrating International Yoga Day through its efforts. Along with this, the International Yoga Festival is also celebrated every year to make people aware of the importance of Yoga. This year the Yoga Mahotsav is starting in March. Yoga instructors and practitioners from 100 countries are going to participate in the week-long Yoga Mahotsav. According to the information, till now 1100 seekers from 88 countries have registered. If you also want to participate in the Yoga Festival, then know when and where the International Yoga Festival is starting and how you can participate in it.

When till the yoga festival
The 35th International Yoga Festival will start from 8 March 2024 and will continue till 14 March. Yoga lovers will participate in the Yoga Mahotsav.

Where is the Yoga Festival being organized?
International Yoga Festival is being organized once again in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. The program will be organized at Parmarth Niketan Ashram located in Rishikesh.

Earlier, Parmarth Niketan Ashram and the state government used to jointly organize the Yoga Festival, but in 2014 the state government decided to organize the Yoga Festival separately. After this, Parmarth Niketan Mahotsav is organizing from 8th to 15th March and the State Government is organizing Yoga Mahotsav from 15th to 21st March. The government organizes the International Yoga Festival at Bharat Ghat itself.

What will be special in the Yoga Mahotsav?
In the Yoga Festival, not only yoga will be held throughout the week, but many workshops will also be conducted by Indian and international yoga teachers. Apart from this, many types of cultural programs like dance, music performances, and Ganga Aarti can also be seen. Yogacharya will not only explain yoga practice but also about Satsang and spirituality.

How to reach Rishikesh
If you want to go to Rishikesh to attend the Yoga Mahotsav then reach Dehradun or Haridwar railway station. From there you can reach Rishikesh via bus or taxi. The train fare from Delhi to Dehradun will also not be very high. Tickets will be available for around Rs 200 in General and up to Rs 800 in AC. You can also reach Rishikesh by bus.
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