Ramakrishna Sharadashrama, Ponnampet through its unit Ramakrishna Sevashrama Hospital celebrated International Yoga Day in Ponnampet on 21 June 2019 on Hockey turf in Government Junior College grounds. About 600 people including students, teachers from the local schools and colleges participated. Local people who had undergone Yoga training also participated.
Swami Bodhaswarupananda, Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Sharadashrama presented the welcome address and highlighted the importance of the occasion. Several dignitaries including Smt. Sumitha Ganesh, President and Sri Puttaraju, PDO of Ponnampet Gram Panchayat, Principal of GPU college, Head Mistress of Govt High School participated in this colourful event.
Dr Maria Brijeet John, Medical officer, Naturopathy and Yoga centre of Ramakrishna Sevashrama Hospital and Sri K.G. Padmanabha conducted the programme as Yoga Instructors. Swami Parahitananda gave the vote of thanks.
