Bengaluru, June 21 -- Thousands of people, including children, participated in International Yoga Day celebrations organised at various locations in Bengaluru on Sunday, with political leaders, public figures and citizens joining yoga sessions held as part of the nationwide observance.

A Yoga Day programme was organised near the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Bengaluru, where Karnataka BJP State President BY Vijayendra and actress Karunya Gowda were among those who participated in the event.

Former Deputy Chief Minister Ashwath Narayan also attended the event.

A large-scale programme was held on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, drawing thousands of participants. People from different age groups, including children, took part ...