On 10 January 2024, collective Surya Namaskar in the Sun Temple premises of Edalhatu, Bundu, Ranchi was practiced by 750 Yoga enthusiasts. The program was sponsored by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and organized by Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Morabadi, Ranchi with the courtesy of Bharat Swabhiman (Patanjali Yogpeeth) and Sanskriti Bihar, Ranchi.
The Surya Namaskar was started by Swami Divyadev ji who came from Acharyakulam, Shri Vinod Kumar Gaddayan, Vice President of Surya Mandir; Swami Antranandji Maharaj, Co-Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Morabadi, Ranchi; The sacred diya was lit by national wrestling coach Shri Bablu Kumar. The chief guest of the program, Swami Divyadev Ji, presented his views and inspired everyone to practice yoga daily. Dr. Archana Maurya of the Yoga Department of Sarala Birla University gave detailed information about the physical benefits and form of Surya Namaskar. The collective Surya Namaskar was conducted by Ms. Pragya Bharti and along with her Mr. Rahul Kumar; Ms. Rupa Kumari; Ms. Pushpa Kumari and Ms. Sunidhi cooperated.
After the group practice, Swami Antarananda ji,Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Morabadi, Ranchi, inspired the practitioners to follow the path of Yoga, and discussed Swami Vivekananda and Yoga.
The programme was conducted by Mr. Rajesh Kumar of Yogda College, Ranchi. Shri Pramod Singh and Shri Karam Koiri ji made important contributions in conducting the entire program.
