Adikavi Nannaya University creates record with grand celebration of International Yoga Day – Yogandhra 2025

Rajahmundry: Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU) marked a historic moment on the occasion of Yogandhra International Day of Yoga Celebrations 2025 by organizing one of the largest yoga gatherings in Andhra Pradesh.

A total of 16,123 students from over 400 constituent and affiliated colleges participated in the mass yoga demonstration held at the AKNU grounds. The event, led by Prof. S. Prasanna Sree, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of AKNU, began at 8:00 AM and aimed to promote the values of health, harmony, and self-discipline through yoga. The Yogasanas were demonstrated by Raparthi Foundation.In a proud achievement, the event was officially recorded by the Telugu Book of Records as the largest yoga performance by students in the state, making it a milestone in the history of AKNU and the Yogandhra campaign.Prof. Prasanna Sree addressed the gathering and reflected on the origins of this global celebration, first observed on 21st June 2015, following the sincere efforts of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi ji, who proposed the idea at the United Nations General Assembly. “Yoga is not just about physical fitness. It promotes a healthy mind, a balanced life, and a conscious way of living. Youth are the strength of this nation, and a healthy youth means a strong, progressive India,” the Vice-Chancellor stated in her address.

The Vice Chancellor also remarked that the Yogandhra 2025 Campaign, Andhra Pradesh’s most wide-reaching yoga initiative, is a testament to the power of collective wellness and discipline. The participation and energy of thousands of students reflected the university’s commitment to holistic development and community well-being.