A magical meeting of heritage and tradition took place when a group of young female students practised asanas at the Shore Temple in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, to celebrate the International Day of Yoga.
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IMAGE: Students perform Vrikshasana (tree pose) at the Mahabalipuram temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
All photographs: R Senthil Kumar/PTI Photo
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IMAGE: In deep meditation.
The Mahabalipuram temple is also known as the Shore Temple.
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IMAGE: The ancient background offers the perfect background for an ancient science.
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IMAGE: Hundreds of students participated in the event.
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IMAGE: A important step towards a healthy tomorrow.
Photographs curated by Anant Salvi/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com
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