Mysuru, Feb. 4 -- On account of Ratha Saptami, Mass Surya Namaskara and Surya Yagna was organised by Mysuru Yoga Okkuta at the premises of Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple, Mysore Palace North Gate in city this morning.

Over 500 yoga enthusiasts, including elders, children and foreigners, performed Mass Surya Namaskara for 108 times, along with the chanting of vedic hymns for equal number of times, from 5.45 am to 7.45 am.

Senior journalist Amshi Prasanna Kumar, who took part in the programme, addressed the gathering on the significance of Surya Namaskara.

"Surya Namaskara, which invigorates energy is not restricted to caste and creed. Yogasana helps in maintaining physical and mental health. In this wake, everybody should practice yoga, whic...