Lalit Kala Akademi, an institution for the promotion of art and culture organised “Yoga, Yantra and Tantra” on the occasion of International Yoga Day. Adesh Gupta, mayor, North Delhi, was the chief guest on this occasion. Dr Uttam Pacharne, chairman of the institute was also present.

Welcoming chief guest and participants, Dr Pacharne mentioned about his recent visit to Poland and shared his experience of the popularity of yoga among people over there. He said, ‘NRI as well as local people were excited and proud of the yoga tradition of India. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done commendable efforts in establishing the identity of yoga internationally.

Adesh said, “Yoga as a spiritual practice originated in the ancient Indian civilisation and to keep hold of it, the great yogis and rishis, sages have been the highest role models and have recommended this practice since millennia. Likewise, Swami Ramdev, Shri Shri Ravi Shankar have taken the repertoire of yoga to new heights. The framework of yoga provides one guidance as to how to gain mastery over the mind and on spiritual growth. We can practice yoga anytime of the day not necessarily in morning.”

Ramkrishna Vedala, secretary, mentioned the contribution of yoga guru BKS Aiyyangar and gave vote of thanks to the chief guest, artists and participants.

After the inaugural address, the chairman alongwith staff, artists and art lovers practiced yoga under guidance of yoga guru, Rahul Singh Chauhan and Rajat Sharma from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.

This event’s highlight was an art demonstration segment on ‘yoga, yantra and tantra’ followed by five senior artists. Eight college students also worked in sync with senior artists. Practitioners of these arts spoke on this connection through their own experience.

A children workshop also illuminated the event wherein 20 children made pictures and paintings. Colour kits and gifts were also distributed among children.