The event saw participation from over 1,000 youths representing around 50 institutions. Yoga experts and practitioners captivated the audience with mesmerizing and inspiring performances of various yogic asanas, according to a communique from Raj Bhavan.

In addition to the yoga demonstrations, Governor Ravi also contributed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” tree plantation campaign by planting Rudraksha saplings at the TNAU campus.

In his presidential address, the Governor highlighted the rich heritage of yoga in Tamil Nadu, recalling that some of its greatest proponents, Thirumoolar and Patanjali, hailed from this sacred land. He emphasized that yoga is a timeless gift from India to humanity, promoting comprehensive well-being on physical, intellectual, and spiritual levels.

“Yoga takes care of comprehensive well-being,” Governor Ravi stated, underscoring its significance in promoting both individual and collective health.