Capt. Brijesh Chowta to Host Yoga with Yodha at Sri Kshetra Karinjeshwara

Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Capt. Brijesh Chowta is scheduled to conduct the 'Yoga with Yodha' programme at Sri Kshetra Karinjeshwara on Sunday. The event, which is being organised on the occasion of International Yoga Day, will take place on the premises of the renowned religious site located in the Kodyamale hill range of Dakshina Kannada.

According to the Member of Parliament, the programme is being organised at various religious and tourist destinations across the district in an effort to promote tourism in Dakshina Kannada. Capt. Chowta has invited the public to participate in this third edition of the 'Yoga with Yodha' practice session.

The event is designed to promote yoga and honor soldiers and warriors at the historic temple site. It will bring students, retired soldiers, dignitaries, yoga enthusiasts, and the general public together on a single platform. The participants will practice yoga amidst the natural surroundings of the temple premises.

The upcoming yoga session will be guided by yoga practitioner Gopalakrishna Delampady, who will lead the participants through the practice.

Capt. Chowta noted that International Yoga Day was initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The celebration has since gained global recognition and is now celebrated in over 180 countries.

This year's event marks the 12th World Yoga Day. The official theme for this year's celebration is 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' which highlights the immense role of yoga in maintaining physical and mental well-being.