The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ministry of Culture, celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 across 40 prominent locations in Delhi. 

Organised under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” the celebrations brought together people from diverse backgrounds to practise the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), reinforcing Yoga’s role in promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, emotional resilience, and healthy ageing.

The celebrations were coordinated by the Ministry of Ayush, ASI, the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Delhi Development Authority (DDA), and several Yoga institutions.

A major highlight of the celebrations in the national capital was the Yoga session held at the historic Red Fort in collaboration with Brahma Kumaris, Delhi Zone. Thousands of participants practised Yoga against the backdrop of the iconic monument, symbolising the convergence of India’s rich cultural heritage, spiritual traditions, and timeless Yoga practices.

The event at Red Fort was attended by Dr. (Prof.) Mahesh Dadhich, Chief Executive Officer, National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of Ayush, and Dr. Abdul Qayyum, Director (Technical), NMPB, along with other distinguished guests and participants.

Yoga sessions were also organised at several landmark locations across Delhi, including Kartavya Path, Lawn of Shantipath, Baansera, Lodhi Garden, Central Park Connaught Place, Talkatora Garden, Swarn Jayanti Park, Siri Fort Sports Complex, Yamuna Sports Complex, Commonwealth Games Village Sports Complex, Aastha Kunj Park, and numerous other parks, heritage sites, and sports complexes.

Several dignitaries participated in the celebrations across the city. Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, joined the event at Lawn of Shantipath. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, along with Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways, participated in the Yoga session at Yamuna Sports Complex. Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Minister of State for Jal Shakti, attended the celebrations at Lodhi Garden.

The Yoga sessions commenced following the live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from the national IDY 2026 celebrations held at the historic Red Road in Kolkata. Participants across Delhi joined the nationwide synchronized practice of the 45-minute Common Yoga Protocol, designed to make Yoga accessible and beneficial for people of all age groups.

The 12th International Day of Yoga is being observed across all States and Union Territories in India, as well as in more than 180 countries worldwide, reinforcing Yoga’s universal appeal and India’s enduring contribution to global health and harmony.