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Consulate General of India in San Francisco to celebrate International Day of Yoga
This year’s theme is women’s empowerment.
A file photo of the consulate celebrating International Day of Yoga in 2022. / Consulate General of India in San Francisco
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco will celebrate the 10th International Day of Yoga on June.21. This year's theme, ‘Women's Empowerment’, will emphasize the transformative power of yoga in enhancing women's physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
To commemorate this day and raise awareness about the health benefits of yoga, the Consulate General of India in San Francisco is hosting yoga events in several cities within its consular jurisdiction in collaboration with local authorities and Indian associations. These events will offer participants the chance to experience the holistic benefits of yoga and celebrate this ancient practice from India.
The events will feature yoga sessions led by experienced instructors, discussions on yoga's benefits, and cultural performances.
Yoga, originating from ancient India and dating back five thousand years, aims to harmonize the body, mind, and nature through physical, mental, and spiritual practices. Acknowledging its worldwide health advantages, the United Nations General Assembly designated June.21 as the International Day of Yoga, following a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2014.
In the run-up to this event, a virtual kickoff program was held in collaboration with The Art of Living on June.7 by the consulate office.
Indian Consulate in San Francisco to remain open during holidays
In a separate development, the Indian Consulate in San Francisco will remain open during all holidays, including Saturday, Sunday, and other public holidays, from 2 pm to 4 pm starting from June.8, to address emergency requirements of the general public.
In this context, it is advised that before visiting the Consulate for any emergency service, applicants should call their emergency helpline number: +1 (415) 483-6629 to ascertain the required supporting documents for these services and to ensure that they qualify for emergency services that cannot be postponed to the next working day of the Consulate, it said in a press release.
The Consulate emphasized that this service is exclusively for urgent travel document needs, including Emergency Visa issuance, Emergency Certificates (for immediate travel to India), and the transportation of mortal remains on the same day. Applicants will incur an emergency service fee for Emergency Visa issuance, as per standard practice.
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