Lucknow, June 16 -- The Uttar Pradesh government is making mega preparations for International Yoga Day on June 21, with a series of special events planned to celebrate the occasion with cultural and spiritual fervour. As in previous years, iconic historical and religious sites will serve as the backdrop for large-scale yoga sessions, connecting the practice to the state's rich heritage and spiritual traditions, spokesperson said.

Mass yoga demonstrations will be held at prominent locations, including the Gorakhdham Temple in Gorakhpur, the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, the Chakratirth in Naimisharanya (Sitapur), and the Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi. In addition, grand events are planned at the Raj Bhavan in Lucknow and the Prem Mand...