International Yoga Festival - अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग महोत्सव

City Pondicherry
State Tamil Nadu
Feast of Month January 4th-7th
Co-ordinates 11.943273,79.8452


The Government of Pondicherry conducts an annual international Yoga festival from January 4th-7th. This festival which attracts Yogis and Yoginis from the world over, aims to develop the conscious process at all levels-physical, mental, emotional and spiritual-and completeness in every aspect of life. The programme consists of practical Yoga classes and discussions on the various topics of Yoga.

The two world renowned yoga institutions in Pondicherry are the Aurobindo Ashram and the International Centre for Yoga Education and Research, also known as the Ananda Ashram.

More than 500 delegates from within and outside the country will present demonstrations and participate in the lectures or workshops held as part of the festival. They keep alive the art of Yoga through live show and talks, display and sample of the varied yogic food and through Indian dance and music.