Seven-Day International Yoga Festival Commences in Rishikesh; Over 900 Yoga Practitioners from 50 Countries to Participate. Yoga gurus, health experts, and renowned artists will present their performances.
International Yoga Festival 2025: The seven-day International Yoga Festival 2025 is commencing today at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh. Over 900 yoga practitioners from nearly 50 countries worldwide are participating in this festival. The Yoga Festival will showcase a confluence of various yoga disciplines, with several eminent yoga gurus and spiritual leaders sharing their experiences.
Participation of Yoga Gurus and Spiritual Experts
Swami Chidanand Saraswati, president of Parmarth Niketan, stated that several renowned yoga gurus and health experts are participating in this year's festival. These include well-known names such as Jack Bush, Ram Kumar Kutty, Ganesh Rao, Amish Shah, and Mirabai, who will share their insights on yoga and spirituality.
Musical Performances
The festival will not only feature yoga but also a remarkable blend of music and art. Renowned percussionist Sivamani, spiritual singer Kailash Kher, Gil Ran, Shama, Runa Rizvi, MC Yogi, and Gurnimit Singh will be performing. These artists' performances will further enhance the spiritual atmosphere.
Ganga Aarti to Mark the Inauguration
The festival will be inaugurated with a sacred Ganga Aarti. Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati, extending greetings on International Women's Day, mentioned that Rishikesh is a sacred land for yoga, where saints and sages have practiced for years. She informed that over 150 yoga classes will be conducted at Parmarth Niketan from 4:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Increased Vehicle Pressure in the Pilgrimage City
Due to the International Yoga Festival and the tourist season, the pressure of vehicles in Rishikesh has significantly increased. On Saturday, traffic police had to divert routes throughout the day.
Main Reasons for Traffic Jams:
- A large number of pilgrims and tourists.
- Increased crowds due to Holi.
- Obstruction caused by three-wheelers and other vehicles stopping on the road.
Police Traffic Management Plan
The traffic police have set up barricades at Ghat Chowk, Chandrabhaga Bridge, and Doon Tiraha to control traffic in the city. Traffic in-charge Anwar Khan stated that the crowd is expected to increase further on Sunday, so vehicles will be diverted via the Chila route as needed.
A Wonderful Confluence of Yoga and Tourism in Rishikesh
Rishikesh is not only the yoga capital but also a prominent pilgrimage site. The International Yoga Festival will further boost spiritual tourism here. Yoga enthusiasts and practitioners will not only learn yoga on this sacred land but also experience spiritual peace.
