Fakir Mohan University Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2025 with Enthusiasm

Yoga Day Celebrations at Fakir Mohan University

Balasore: On Saturday, Fakir Mohan University (FMU) marked the International Day of Yoga 2025 at its Nuapadhi Campus in Balasore.

The celebration was a collaborative effort between the Department of Sanskrit and the university's NSS Unit, with backing from the Indian Council of Philosophical Research based in New Delhi.

A yoga training session took place, engaging faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students alike. The event was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Professor Santosh Kumar Tripathy.

Former Vice-Chancellor of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Professor Prafulla Kumar Mishra, graced the occasion as the guest of honour.

The chief yoga trainer, Professor Jagat Ram Bhattacharya, who previously taught at Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, provided expert guidance during the session.

Both professors shared their knowledge on yoga and meditation practices. Professor Bhaskar Behara, chairman of the Postgraduate Council, welcomed the attendees with an opening address.

Additionally, a seminar lasting the entire day was conducted to commemorate the event, featuring talks from Professor Mishra, Professor Bhattacharya, and Professor Sudhanshu Kumar Sarangi from the Department of Sanskrit at Punjab University, Hoshiarpur.