We must use 'Namaskar' because it's our nation's culture: Venkaiah Naidu

Speaking on Yoga Guru Baba Ram Dev's Yoga Therapy and Meditation Camp, Vice President stressed on the need to practise Yoga and adhere to the customs of the country like Namaskar and consuming healthy food.

Hubli (Karnataka): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu participated in Yoga Guru Baba Ram Dev's Yoga Therapy and Meditation Camp on the railway grounds of the city here.

Speaking afterwards, Venkaiah Naidu said the most valuable gift of ancient India is yoga. Yoga is not just an exercise but a symbol of human unity. Baba Ramdev's contribution to yoga and meditation is remarkable.

There is tremendous respect for yoga and meditation throughout the world. Respecting our culture is true patriotism, he said.

Yogasan is a great contribution to our living world. Heartfelt thanks to our ancestors who discovered Yogasana. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making Yoga popular. He further said that we should quit eating Pizzas and burgers and start eating a healthy diet like roti and millets.

He also gave a message to follow a healthy lifestyle.

Further, in the presence of Vice-President, Baba Ramdev performed various Yogasanas, including Vriksasana, Trikonaasana, Ustrasana, Vajrasana, Mandukasana, Dhanurasana.

Venkaiah Naidu also participated in Deshpande Skilling inauguration and spoke with children there.

Meanwhile, a student wished him 'good morning sir' to which Naidu replied that we must wish 'Namaskar' because it's our national culture.