Rajasthan government employees including teachers and police personnel practice yoga during the preparations ahead of the 10th International Yoga Day at Subhash garden in Beawar city of Rajasthan in India.

Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice which originated in India.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mark this year's International Day of Yoga on June 21 (Friday) in Srinagar during which he will address the gathering and also participate in a yoga session event.

This year's Yoga Day event underscores yoga's profound impact on young minds and bodies. The celebration aims to unite thousands in the practice of yoga, promoting health and wellness on a global scale.

Since 2015, PM Modi has led the International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at various iconic locations, including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysuru and even the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

This year’s theme "Yoga for Self and Society" highlights the dual role in fostering individual and societal well-being. The event will encourage grassroots participation and the spread of yoga in rural areas.