Pune, June 21: The Suryadatta Group of Institutes, Bavdhan, Pune, marked the 11th International Yoga Day with a one-of-its-kind mega event — Surya Yog Dhyanathon 2025, combining silence, synchronized yoga, and spiritual chanting. Held under the theme “A Rhythm of Body and Mind for Holistic Wellbeing,” the event aimed to harmonize physical and mental energies, drawing over 900 enthusiastic participants from multiple academic disciplines.
The grand event took place at the Suryadatta Bansi Ratna Hall and saw participation from students of the School, Junior and Senior Colleges, along with those from Engineering, Physiotherapy, Law, Pharmacy, Cyber, Hotel Management, IT, and Business Management streams. Faculty, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders also joined, either in person or virtually.
The event began early with a live connection to Savitribai Phule Pune University’s Bhakti Yog session themed “One Earth, One Health.” A serene musical invocation by Saniya Patankar and her team set a spiritual tone before the main session commenced.
In a collective feat, all participants performed 9 Surya Namaskars over a continuous 98-minute session while maintaining complete silence and chanting ‘ॐ’ over 90,000 times. This large-scale spiritual exercise created a tranquil and powerful atmosphere, aiming to unite mind, body, and soul in perfect balance.
Adding to the vibrancy, a Surya Namaskar competition was held, recognizing the top five students and staff members for their enthusiasm and performance with trophies, certificates, and cash prizes.
Notably, the entire session was officially documented by various Book of Records organizations. Yoga experts, jury members, and fitness professionals were present to witness the attempt, and the event was streamed live for parents, alumni, and other well-wishers.
Over the years, Suryadatta has developed a tradition of organizing unique and large-scale yoga events on International Yoga Day. Previous editions such as Kala Arogyaam Yogathon 2021, Tal Arogyaam Yogathon 2022, Siddha Mantra Hasya Qurative Yogathon, and Suryadatta Yogawari Yatra Arogyaathon 2024 have all earned global acclaim. Continuing this legacy, the 2025 edition focused on the ancient practice of ॐ chanting and set a new world benchmark.
The successful completion of Surya Yog Dhyanathon 2025 was acknowledged with over 12 prestigious certificates from national and international record-keeping organizations, highlighting the scale, innovation, and spiritual depth of the initiative.
Professor Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya, Founder President and Chairman of the Suryadatta Group, congratulated all contributors and noted, “Yoga is a priceless gift of Indian culture. Events like this promote harmony, discipline, and holistic wellness — essential traits for today’s youth.” He emphasized the power of yoga in cultivating positive emotions, creativity, and a deep connection with nature. “The month-long preparation blended yoga with music to create a rhythm-based artistic celebration of wellness,” Dr. Chordiya added.
For many, the experience was transformative. “Chanting ॐ in unison with hundreds of others gave me a deep sense of unity and calm,” said one of the winning students. “It was more than a yoga session — it was a journey into mindfulness and spiritual awareness.”
The event concluded with heartfelt gratitude to all participants and supporters for making Surya Yog Dhyanathon 2025 a grand and memorable success, once again showcasing Suryadatta’s dedication to promoting Indian heritage, wellness, and global harmony through education.
