A sea of humanity descended at RK Beach in the early hours, in Visakhapatnam, on Saturday (June 21, 2025). The brightly-illuminated road, the large gathering of people, already settled on the green mat laid on both sides of the road, made one wonder whether day break had already occurred. Many coming from the far flung areas of the city had to start at around 3 a.m. to reach the venue by dawn as there would be restrictions on movement of vehicles and public near the main venue in view of the stringent security in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation at the 11th International Day of Yoga – 2025 (IDY-2025) celebrations at RK Beach. International Yoga Day LIVE updates Students participating in IDY were asked to report at their respective schools and colleges by 3 a.m. “I had apprehensions on coming to the venue at that time of the night. On coming out, I saw two-wheelers, buses and other vehicles moving on the road as though it was broad daylight. My worry vanished,” said a woman, who attended the celebrations on the Beach Road. RTC buses were seen parked one after the other on the service road and also on the main road at Kancharapalem Highway to pick up DWCRA women and others, who had registered themselves for participation in the IDY event. The police personnel had a tough time in directing the crowd to their respective place near the main venue. Ministers, MLA s and people’s representatives dressed in yoga T-shirts came to their enclosure, a little away from the main dais, before daybreak. Some of them took selfies and some tried to catch the attention of media persons, who were seated a little away. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas was seen taking selfies with other participants. Minister K. Atchannaidu was seen standing for quite sometimes as he seemed to have difficulty in squatting on the ground for a long time. Home Minister Anitha was seen posing for pictures along with some other participants. The participants were seen taking selfies and pictures of the Naval ships, which were anchored close to the coast at the main venue of IDY-2025 at RK Beach. The Navy personnel performed yoga on the deck of the ships and it was telecast on big screen, erected on the Beach Road. A little after dawn, flocks of birds flying in a typical pattern presented a beautiful sight from the main venue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness that in 11 years , after declaration of June 21 as IDY by the United Nations, 175 countries had adopted it. “I am proud to see the visually challenged learning yoga through Braille. Yoga is for everyone beyond boundaries, age or ability”. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said that the month-long Yogandhra campaign had engaged 2.17 crore participants across the State, creating several records. Emphasising the role of yoga for a healthier Andhra Pradesh, he appealed to the people to adopt it in their daily life. He advocated the inclusion of yoga in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympics.