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Detailed explanation-1: -The International Yoga festival takes place every year at Paramarth Niketan in Rishikesh, India. Rishikesh is a beautiful town located at the base of the Himalayas, on the river Ganga banks at a distance of 20 km from Haridwar. One can reach Rishikesh from different parts of India via train, bus, or car/taxi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Changlang, June 21, 2022: The International Yoga Day 2022 was celebrated in Changlang district along with rest of the country. Since 2015, the International Yoga Day has been celebrating on June 21 every year.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first International Day of Yoga was observed around the world on June 21 2015. The Ministry of AYUSH made the necessary arrangements in India. 35, 985 people, including Narendra Modi and dignitaries from 84 nations, performed 21 asanas (yoga postures) for 35 minutes at Rajpath in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the first International Day of Yoga on June 21st, 2015, on the theme ‘Yoga for Harmony and Peace.

Detailed explanation-5: -The theme for International Day of Yoga 2022 is “Yoga for humanity”.