In a recent directive, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Rajasthan has instructed all government schools across the state to organize collective Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) performances on February 15, coinciding with the occasion of Surya Saptami. The participants expected to participate include students, teachers/staff, parents, and local villagers.
The Rajasthan Secondary Education Department in Bikaner issued an official order on Tuesday, directing district education officials to conduct daily practice sessions of Surya Namaskar during school prayers leading up to the grand event on February 15. "The preparation for the collective performance includes the collection of data on participants, aiming to set a 'world record", reads the order issued by the education department.