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Detailed explanation-1: -International Yoga Day 2020: The main national event to commemorate the 6th International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be held in Leh, capital of Ladakh on June 21, 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be leading the event. This was announced by AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik on March 11 during a press meet.

Detailed explanation-2: -Venue : Changlang District The Prime Minister Narendra Modi also participated in Yoga demonstration along with thousands of Indians to mark International Day of Yoga at Mysore Palace in Mysuru. Yoga enthusiasts across the world Tuesday took part in mass yoga events to mark International Yoga Day.

Detailed explanation-3: -Q. Which is the venue of the main national event for the sixth International Day of Yoga, 2020? Notes: The main national event for the sixth International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2020 will be held on June 21 at Leh in Ladakh. This national event is expected to be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Detailed explanation-4: -In practice 35, 985 people, including PM Modi and dignitaries from 84 nations, performed 21 asanas (yoga postures) for 35 minutes at Rajpath in New Delhi, becoming the largest yoga class ever held, and with the largest number-84-of participating nations.

Detailed explanation-5: -The theme for the sixth International Yoga Day was Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home which takes into account the social distancing measures announced by most countries due to COVID-19. The Sports committee of MMCOE celebrated the 6th International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2020.