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Daud Se Dhyan 2026 Brings Kolkata Together Ahead of 12th International Day of Yoga Celebrations
Celebrating Yoga and Community Health in Kolkata
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 19 Jun 2026 · 1 min
Ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, Kolkata witnessed enthusiastic participation in 'Daud Se Dhyan 2026 – From Movement to Stillness', a unique initiative organised under the Swachhata Se Swagat Programme.
The marathon was flagged off by Chief Minister of West Bengal, Shri Suvendu Adhikari, along with Union Minister of State for Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav.
The UPSC angle
General Studies Paper IIGeneral Studies Paper III
Promotion of Yoga in India
The role of events like 'Daud Se Dhyan' in promoting health and wellness in the community.
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