International Yoga Day 2026 was celebrated aboard the Vivada Cruise on the Ganga River in Kolkata, with the Howrah Bridge serving as a stunning backdrop, offering participants a unique wellness experience.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, meanwhile, led the national International Yoga Day celebrations at Kolkata's Red Road, highlighting yoga's role in uniting communities and promoting holistic health worldwide.

The theme of International Day of Yoga 2026, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing", underscores the role of yoga in promoting physical health, mental well-being, emotional resilience and active ageing, thereby contributing to an improved quality of life.