The event was held in the divine presence and guidance of Pujya Sri Swami Ananda Saraswati, the respected founder of Vishvamitra International Group. People from various walks of life came together, inspired by the spirit of yoga and its teachings of peace, unity, and self-awareness.

Many distinguished guests attended, including the Hon’ble Deputy Chief of Mission from the Indian Embassy, Sri Amararam Gurjar, and the Mayor of Siracusa, Mr. Francesco Italia. Their presence added great value and encouragement to the gathering.

The entire event was beautifully arranged by Smt. Stefania Rossitto, President of Vishvamitra International ONLUS, and Shri Avv. Stefano Pipitone, President of Vishvamitra Foundation. With the wholehearted support of Swamiji’s disciples, the yoga session became an uplifting and memorable spiritual experience.

A very special highlight of the morning was the release of the second edition of the Italian translation of the Bhagavad Gita. This timeless scripture is a source of light for seekers across the world, and its translation allows even more people to benefit from its wisdom.

As participants practised yoga together in the open air, a deep sense of calm and togetherness could be felt all around. The programme truly reflected the soul of yoga: physical well-being, mental peace, and global unity.

Those who could not attend in person can still be part of the celebration by watching the official video here:

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Visvamitra International extend their gratitude towards Indian Ambassador in Rome and the Mayor of Siracusa for accepting the invite for the Yoga day event. Participants from different walks of life are expected to attend this event. Members of Visvamitra International are involved in organizing and to make this event a grand success.

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As the outcome of the discussions, Siracusa Mayor Mr. Franceso Italia agreed to conduct International Yoga Day on June 21. Swamiji presented the Visvamitra diary of vedic year, 5125 to the Mayor of Siracusa. Mr. Franceso Italia has a great respect for Yoga and Indian traditions.

On 2019, the Mayor participated in Swamiji’s Nirvana Shatakam class and honored the teaching tradition of Visvamitra Gurukulam.

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