Raj Bhavan, Goa celebrated International Day of Yoga at its new Durbar Hall today. Governor Shri P. S. Sreedharan Pillai participated in the yoga session.

International Delegates attending Fourth Tourism Working Group and Ministerial meeting headed by Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and DONER, Shri G. Kishan Reddy and Minister of State for Defence & Tourism, Shri Ajay Bhatt along with other G20 delegates also participated in the Yoga Day celebrations at Raj Bhavan.

Citing the quote from Bhagavad Geeta, Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self to the self, the Governor Shri P. S. Sreedharan Pillai said. Today, we hear people talk about the various benefits of yoga everywhere. Yoga provides many health benefits due to which most of the people have started practicing yoga regularly, he added.

The Governor complimented G20 delegates for participating in Yoga Day celebrations at Raj Bhavan.

Shri Kishan Reddy in his greetings said, Yoga is necessary in our life which helps to keep the balance of physical health. He expressed happiness to be a part of this celebration at Goa Raj Bhavan. Yoga played a vital role during the corona period, the Minister added.

Shri M. R. M. Rao, IAS, Secretary to Governor and others were present for the yoga session.

Dr. Madhavi Tanavade and her team enchanted the shlok and led the yoga session by guiding the participants in common yoga protocol.

West Bengal Foundation Day was celebrated at old Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Dona Paula today. Various colourful events marked the occasion. Governor Shri. P. S. Shreedharan Pillai graced the occasion.

Others present were Shri M. R. M. Rao, IAS, Secretary to Governor and Shri Mruntunjay Chakraborty, President of Bengal Cultural Association. The foundation day was celebrated with the concept of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ all over the country.

Smt. Reetha Sreedharan also graced the occasion.

Addressing the launching ceremony the Governor of Goa, Shri P. S. Sreedharan Pillai while extending his best wishes to the people of West Bengal said, that Bengal has immense potential and is loaded with talents.

The Governor further said, Bengal is on top as far as freedom movement and cultural values is concerned. He lauded the work of Swami Vivekananda and Ravindranath Tagore. The Governor highlighted some of the works of these two tall leaders. Highlighting the positive thinkings of Ravindranath Tagore the Governor mentioned about his highly prolific work. He said he was a composer and wrote national anthems for three countries i. e. India, Bangladesh, and Srilanka. He also appreciated the work of other tall leaders in the country.

The Governor also mentioned about the unity of the country which he said is very very important as far as peace is concerned.