Lucknow, June 15 -- The Uttar Pradesh government is making enthusiastic preparations for International Yoga Day, with a series of special events planned to celebrate the occasion with cultural and spiritual fervour, official sources said here on Sunday.

Sources said that 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.

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...