Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (front) performs yoga along with people on International Yoga Day at the Mysuru Palace, in Mysuru, India, June 21, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (front) performs yoga along with people on International Yoga Day at the Mysuru Palace, in Mysuru, India, June 21, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (front) performs yoga along with people on International Yoga Day at the Mysuru Palace, in Mysuru, India, June 21, 2022.(Photo: CFP)

 
The International Day of Yoga was celebrated in India on Tuesday.

The main event of yoga celebration was organized in Mysuru, an Indian city in the southwestern state of Karnataka.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led thousands of people in performing yoga at Mysuru Palace in the city. The local government in Karnataka has made security arrangements for the event.

A number of other government officials also led yoga sessions in cities across India.