Moscow, Aug. 19 -- The India Day festival will be held at Gostiny Dvor in Moscow from August 20 to 23, bringing together Indian and Russian communities for a celebration of culture, traditions and people-to-people ties.

Being organised under the theme "Unity of Cultures - Friendship of Peoples," the festival will feature a diverse programme spread across several venues. Around 20 special zones will offer visitors an opportunity to explore different aspects of Indian culture, including yoga, chess, Indian weddings, dance and Ayurveda.

The festival is expected to feature around 75 yoga schools from across Russia, along with instructors from other countries. More than 200 Indian and Russian dancers will also participate in performances sho...