New York, June 21 -- The iconic Times Square resonated with chants of "Om" as hundreds of yoga enthusiasts, members of the Indian diaspora and wellness advocates gathered to celebrate the International Day of Yoga today, highlighting the growing global appeal of the ancient Indian practice. The theme of this year's celebration was "Yoga for Healthy Ageing".

Speaking to ANI, Yoga Guru Dr HR Nagendra, regarded as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's yoga guru, credited him for taking yoga to the global stage.

"Today is a great day because our Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) brought International Yoga Day to the world. Yoga is essential for healthy ageing... It is an ancient science that guides modern science to go beyond the physical... Everyone...