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NIRAMAYA Celebrated YOGAMAHOTSAV in Lumding PVM Campus with Mass Participation
International Day of Yoga Countdown Begins

way2barak, June 5: — In a grand celebration of wellness and community spirit, NIRAMAYA (A School of Yoga Education), a Ministry of Ayush accredited and IYA member institution, successfully organized YOGAMAHOTSAV at Pranabananda Vidyamandir (Bharat Sevashram Sangha) in Lumding, Assam, on May 31, 2026. The high-profile event was held in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, marking a major milestone in the countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY 21).

The auspicious event was graced by the revered presence of Srimat Swami TatvaGyanananda Maharaj of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, alongside several other distinguished Swamijis. A galaxy of eminent dignitaries attended the program, including Legacy Person of Niramaya Yogacharya Divya Geetanand Rahul, Director of Niramaya Srimati Shatakshi Bhattacharjee, and Shekhar Chakraborty, Principal of Pranabananda Vidyamandir and Chairman of the Niramaya Executive Committee. Other notable guests included Bikramjit Chakraborty, Chief Advisor of the District Administration Employees Union, Assam; Dr. Rabishwar Ghosh; Bhaskar Jyoti, Officer-in-Charge of the Lumding Police Station; Dhiraj Dey, Secretary of the Lumding Press Club; and Dr. Sumon Bhorali.
The core attraction of the morning was the mass practice of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP). The session was expertly conducted by Dr. Sunil Sharma, Assistant Professor of Yoga at MGUMST, Jaipur, who was ably supported by instructors Navaswati Bhattacharjee, Swati Deb, Ratul Chakraborty, Rajesh Das, and Pallab Dey, with live demonstrations by Himaghna Bhattacharjee. More than 1,500 enthusiastic participants performed the yogic sequences with immense joy, peace, and vitality. Following the protocol, Shatakshi Bhattacharjee guided the gathering through a deeply rejuvenating meditation session.

The mega event seamlessly transitioned into its second and third segments later in the day. A thought-provoking panel discussion on the Common Yoga Protocol was held, centering on the theme “Social transformation and development through yogic practices.” The discourse highlighted how integrating yoga into daily life can foster collective societal growth and well-being. The grand finale of the Mahotsav featured a vibrant cultural program that beautifully showcased the rich, diverse heritage and traditional glimpses of Northeast India.

Attended by over 800 guests and delegates, the afternoon sessions saw proactive representation from various government and non-government organizations and departments, cementing the event’s massive success as a unified step toward promoting a healthier society through yoga.



