National Yoga Olympiad 2024 Inaugurated in Mysuru by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Yoga Olympiad 2024 |
| Inaugurated by | Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot of Karnataka |
| Location | Mysuru, Karnataka |
| Duration | Three days |
| Participants | 400 students and 100 teachers from across India |
| Theme | 'Yoga for Self and Society' |
| Organizing Institution | Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru |
| Governor's Emphasis | Yoga's integral role in Indian culture, global significance, and holistic health benefits |
| Karnataka Initiatives | 'Har Ghar Yoga' to promote yoga literacy |
| Global Recognition | UN's International Yoga Day, initiated by PM Modi; India recognized as the 'Guru of Yoga' |
| Karnataka Overview | Chief Minister: Basavaraj Bommai; Capital: Bengaluru; Official Language: Kannada |
| Cultural Forms | Yakshagana, Dollu Kunitha, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi |
| Cuisine | Bisi Bele Bath, Mysore Pak, Dosa, Vada, Ragi Mudde |
| Tourist Attractions | Hampi, Mysore Palace, Coorg, Jog Falls, Gokarna Beaches |
| Economic Highlights | Leading producer of software and IT services; hub for aerospace, biotechnology, manufacturing |