Jaipur, Jun 22 (PTI) More than 1.27 crore people participated in International Yoga Day celebrations held across over 1.30 lakh locations in Rajasthan, setting a new record for the state, according to an official statement.

“The state also topped registrations on the Government of India's Yoga Sangam portal with a record 2.44 lakh participants signing up, the highest among all states," it said.

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"Rajasthan established a new milestone by organising Yoga sessions at over 1.30 lakh venues and participation from more than 1.27 crore people," according to a statement.

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma participated in the state-level event held on the sand dunes in Jaisalmer on June 21 while similar events were held across the state by government bodies, private organisations, social organisations and different groups.

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