Chennai, June 21 : Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit celebrated the fifth International Yoga Day on Friday at Raj Bhavan performing yoga.
He did yoga along with students of Anna University, Madras University, Sports University and Medical University, Central and State Police Personnel and Raj Bhavan employees.
The yogic asanas performed included Pada-Hastasana, Ardha Cakrasana, Trikonasana, Bhadrasana, Bhujangasana, Salabhasana, Makarasana, Pavanamuktasana etc.
Similar events to celebrate the International Yoga Day were held across the state including institutions like Southern Railways, Chennai Port Trust, Indian Navy, Indian Bank and others.
--IANS
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Source: IANS
