International Yoga Festival is one of the major festival celebrated in
Pondicherry. Organized by the Government of Pondicherry, this three day annual festival is celebrated in January.
International Yoga Festival aims to foster the conscious process at all levels-physical, mental, emotional and spiritual-and completeness in every aspect of life. Yogis and Yoginis from all over the world assemble here to take part in various cultural programs, live shows, talks and workshops held as part of the festival.