IAGB, CGI Boston Celebrate International Yoga Day

The India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB), in partnership with the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Boston, celebrated the International Day of Yoga 2026 on June 21 at One Federal Street in Boston.

According to a statement from IAGB, this year’s event marked the first International Day of Yoga celebration hosted by the Consulate General of India in Boston.

The program began with welcome remarks by IAGB President Nilesh Agrawal, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Consul General Shri Raghuram S, Deputy Consul General Shruthi Purushottam, Agrawal, and FIA President Abhishek Singh.

Addressing attendees, Consul General Raghuram highlighted the global significance of yoga and India’s leadership in promoting holistic well-being. Participants then took part in a guided yoga session led by Sudhir Parikh and Niru Parikh, featuring traditional yoga postures and breathing exercises.

The celebration also included cultural performances by students from GuruKool Enrichment Center, founded by Arpita Das Pathak, and Tarana School of Kathak, founded by Moumita Banerjee.

The youth performers, presented in alphabetical order, were Aaria Madan Nagpal, Anmol Patel, Ashriya Ejenkar, Avisha Mathur, Medhanshi Bhowmick, and Surina Bhalla. They received certificates of appreciation from the Consulate in recognition of their performances and contributions to the event.

Deputy Consul General Purushottam delivered the vote of thanks, expressing appreciation to partner organizations, volunteers, performers, and participants for contributing to the success of the celebration.

Jharna Madan served as the emcee. The event concluded with a Saatvik brunch prepared by Treasury Kitchen in Burlington, followed by community interaction and networking.

IAGB also expressed its gratitude to the Consulate team, volunteers, performers, and members of the community for helping make the inaugural celebration impactful and inspiring.

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