🪷Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Vilnius🪷
Ambassador @uttamdev along with Embassy Officials participated in Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra organised by ISKCON in Vilnius.
There was enthusiastic participation of devotees and members of the Lithuanian and Indian communities showcasing the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of India.
The Embassy extends its appreciation to ISKCON Vilnius, organisers, volunteers, and participants for strengthening people-to-people connections and serving as a bridge of friendship and cultural ties between
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Indian assistance reaches Venezuela.
Confident that the Field Hospital Unit, relief supplies, medicines & medical equipment, will bolster ongoing post-earthquake relief efforts in the country.
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From the heart of #Vilnius- iconic Cathedral Square to 20 municipalities across Lithuania, hundreds of people came together to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga.
The enthusiastic participation of people from all walks of life reflected this year’s #IDY theme ‘Yoga For Healthy Ageing’.
We thank our partners, municipalities, yoga instructors, and participants for making this nationwide celebration a great success.
#InternationalDayOfYoga #IDY2026 #IndiaLithuania
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🪁Taking Yoga to new heights in Vilnius!🧘♀️🌍
On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, the Embassy of India in Vilnius organized a vibrant kite-flying event to spread awareness about the timeless message of Yoga.
As the colourful 🧘♂️🪁 soared across the beautiful sky of #Vilnius (#Lithuania), it carried a powerful reminder that #Yoga elevates not only the body and mind but also our collective consciousness towards harmony, balance, and well-being.
#InternationalDayofYoga #IDY2026
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When Bengal Was The Richest Place in the World
In the early 1700s, Bengal was one of the richest places in the world. Generating 5% of global GDP, its capital Murshidabad had more wealth than the British aristocracy combined.
🇮🇳🧘♀️🇱🇹 Lithuania joins the global celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga, promoting wellness, mindfulness, and healthy living for all. 🌿✨
Join the celebration in Vilnius 👇
📍 Cathedral Square, Vilnius
📅 21 June 2026
⏰ 10:00 (Please arrive by 09:40)
Read the full article to learn more about Lithuania’s participation and the significance of this global celebration.👇
https://t.co/GxaYUmlcbA
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Here are the glimpses of the #InternaionalDayofYoga2026 celebration held at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) in Kaunas on 15 June, organised by VMU in collaboration with the Embassy.
The event brought together students, faculty members, and yoga enthusiasts to experience yoga — India’s timeless gift to the world promoting health, harmony, and well-being.
#InternationalDayofYoga
#IDY2026
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Indian Embassy Team participated in the charity football tournament “Ambassador’s Cup” organised by @PLinLithuania along with Charity “Help the Street Children” to broaden children’s access to sport.
The event brought together 20 teams representing countries from around the world, including Office of Lithuanian President @GitanasNauseda.
Embassy was honoured to be part of this noble cause.
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#InternationalDayofYoga – Countdown Begins!
As part of the lead-up to the International Day of Yoga, a vibrant community yoga session was organized by Jogos Šviesa Yoga Studio, Vilnius.
The Embassy of India appreciates their efforts in promoting the message of health, harmony, and well-being through Yoga and thanks all participants for their enthusiastic involvement.
See you on 21 June!
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Embassy warmly invites you to join the celebration of #InternationalDayofYoga2026 in Vilnius.
This year's theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," highlights the role of yoga in promoting physical vitality, mental well-being, and a healthy, active life at every age.
📍 Cathedral Square, Vilnius
📅 21 June 2026
⏰ 10:00 (Please arrive by 09:40)
📝 Register here:
https://t.co/vbIzBLOYOe
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Ambassador @uttamdev participated in the Šilutė City Festival and extended warm congratulations to the Mayor Mr. Vytautas Laurinaitis and the people of Šilutė on the occasion of the 515th anniversary of the city's founding.
The Ambassador and the Mayor discussed ways to further strengthen economic and cultural cooperation between Embassy and the Šilutė Municipality. He also welcomed Šilutė Municipality’s decision to organise upcoming International Day of Yoga.
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This 4,500-year-old terracotta dice from the Indus-Saraswati Civilization is a powerful reminder of India’s living heritage. Dicing is also mentioned as a popular game in Rig and Atharva Vedas (two of the four sacred Vedic scriptures).
From symbols and craftsmanship to rituals, yogic practices, and collective memory, numerous elements of ancient Indian civilization continue to thrive in the daily social and religious life of Indian society across regions and communities.
Civilizational inheritance is not just about geography or ruins, it is defined by living customs, symbols, rituals, and unbroken cultural consciousness. India is the enduring living continuity of the Indus-Saraswati Civilization.
#IndusSaraswatiCivilization #AncientIndianHeritage
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