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Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, set two Guinness World Records on International Yoga Day — the “Largest Yoga Lesson at a Single Venue” and “Most People Performing Surya Namaskar Simultaneously.”
The event, organised by the Ayush Department, saw over 3 lakh people perform the Common Yoga Protocol along Visakhapatnam’s 30 km Beach Road.
More than 25,000 participants simultaneously performed Surya Namaskar, demonstrating perfect synchronisation.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led the celebrations, highlighting yoga’s power to transform lives and promote health.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu was instrumental in the event’s vision and execution.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Health Minister Dr. AS Krishna, and senior Ayush officials supported the coordination.
The record attempts were managed by Shri Nischal Barot, Guinness World Records consultant and founder of Kemi’s Connect.
Mr. Barot praised the event’s scale and called Visakhapatnam the future “Eastern Capital of Yoga.”
The twin records position Visakhapatnam as a global hub for wellness and cultural diplomacy.
The Andhra Pradesh government showcased its commitment to promoting yoga for public health and tourism.
The AYUSH Ministry supports traditional wellness systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy.
The event celebrated India’s rich heritage and its growing global influence in wellness.Massive public participation showed enthusiasm for yoga’s benefits.
Strict Guinness World Records protocols ensured the records’ authenticity.
Visakhapatnam’s scenic coastline was the perfect setting for this grand yoga event.
The celebration reinforced yoga’s role in holistic health and global unity.
International Yoga Day 2025 in Visakhapatnam marked a historic milestone for India’s wellness legacy.