Synopsis
The event was conducted by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) under the Ministry of Ayush. It was held at seven locations, including Thora Dol, Rudrasagar Dol, Ronghar, Tolatol Ghar, Kareng Ghar and Joydol. All these places hold an important historic significance in the town.
In a bid to encourage Yoga practice, Assam’s Sivasagar town hosted a 50 days’ countdown to the International Day of Yoga by organising a Yoga Utsav. Around 10000 people from various Northeastern states participated in the Yoga festival. All the important leaders of Northeastern states, including Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and several MPs from the region also took part in the programme.
The event was conducted by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) under the Ministry of Ayush. It was held at seven locations, including Thora Dol, Rudrasagar Dol, Ronghar, Tolatol Ghar, Kareng Ghar and Joydol. All these places hold an important historic significance in the town.
Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, “As thousands of people from all the Northeastern states came together at Sivasagar to perform yoga, it reinforces our sustained effort to put the iconic heritage sites of Assam in the tourism map of the world through this event today.”
The main idea behind it was to encourage more and more people to take up Yoga. The Minister called Yoga a beautiful gift of thousands of years of civilisation.
Soon after, the Minister took to Twitter and tweeted:
“Sivasagar is one of the iconic archaeological districts of India. The #50DaysToIDY2022 event will help unlock the massive potential in our tourism sector and become Vocal for Local.”
More about Sivasagar
Sivasagar or the Sea of Shiva, is a beautiful city in Assam, situated some 360 km of Guwahati. The place is renowned for its pretty Ahom palaces and monuments. For those who don’t know, the place is known for its tea and oil industries. The city was an epicentre of the Ahom kings, who ruled here between the 13th and 19th centuries.
Talatal Ghar, Ran Ghar, Ahom Museum and Shivadhol are among the must-visit places in Sivasagar.
