Fri May 30 13:51:06 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Thousands participated in Yogandhra-2025 activities across Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts in India despite bad weather. The events included yoga camps, rallies, and awareness programs. Government officials, including ministers and collectors, visited “Yoga Streets” and the Ramanarayanam temple, where yoga was practiced, expressing appreciation for the arrangements. Drone photos from the temple were shared on social media.

**News Article:**

**Thousands Embrace Yoga at Yogandhra-2025 Festivities Despite Inclement Weather**

**VIZIANAGARAM/SRIKAKULAM, INDIA – May 30, 2025** – Despite challenging weather conditions, thousands of residents in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts participated in the Yogandhra-2025 celebrations on Friday. The event featured a variety of activities, including mega yoga camps, public rallies, and educational programs designed to promote the benefits of yoga.

Government officials played a prominent role in the day’s events. Minister for MSME Kondapalli Srinivas, Vizianagaram Collector B.R. Ambedkar, and Joint Collector Sedhu Madhavan visited “Yoga Streets,” an initiative created by Vizianagaram Municipal Commissioner P. Nallanayya. These designated areas allowed citizens to freely practice yoga in public spaces.

The officials also toured the Ramanarayanam temple, a key site for the Yogandhra-2025 festivities. The Minister and officials expressed their gratitude to temple trustee Narayanam Srinnivas and his team for their innovative arrangements. Drone photographs captured at the temple have been widely circulated on social media, showcasing the scale of the event.

In Srikakulam, Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar and other officials led rallies and participated in yoga camps near landmarks such as the Dutch building and 80 feet road. Yogandhra-2025 underscores the growing popularity of yoga and its importance in promoting health and wellness in the region.

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