CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA

SHANGHAI

PRESS RELEASE

IDY celebrations at the footsteps of Great Lingshan Buddha, Wuxi

On 16th June 2024, the Consulate General of India in Shanghai orgnaised a morning Yoga session at the footsteps of the Great Lingshan Buddha in Wuxi in association with Tianhua Yoga, the oldest Yoga studio based in Wuxi and Sahaja Yoga, Shanghai. A group of 30 yoga enthusiasts performed Yoga asanas based on Common Yoga Protocol. Mr. Chang Fei from Tianhua Yoga conducted the session. Consul General Dr. N. Nandakumar participated in the session along with other officers and officials of the Consulate. After the event, Consul General met Master Pun Jun, Chief Abbot of the Xiang Fu temple in person and thanked him for his support to the organization of the IDY celebration at the iconic location of the Great Lingshan Buddha. The Master and the Consul General also had a discussion on relics of Gautam Buddha that have been preserved across various holy locations in China. Sh Aditya Prabhudesai, Consul (PIC), Sh Utpal Sannyashi, Consul (Visa) and Ms Rangashree T.K, Consul (Commerce) attended the Yoga session and also accompanied the Consul General in his meeting with the Chief Abbot.

3rd July, 2024

Shanghai