In Gujarat, guv Acharya Devvrat, CM Bhupendrabhai Patel and Baba Ramdev perform yoga; see pics

'Common Yoga Protocol Rehearsal' in Ahmedabad. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Thousands of people gathered at Viranjali ground, Nikol on Sunday morning. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

People doing yoga in unison at the Viranjali ground, Nikol, Ahmedabad. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Participants doing yoga at Viranjali ground, Nikol on Sunday. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

A participant stretching their arms while doing yoga in an event at Viranjali ground, Nikol on Sunday morning. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev organised the yoga convention, in partnership with Gujarat Rajya Yoga board. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

The event was organised ahead of International Day of Yoga. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Gujarat governor Acharya Devvrat and chief minister Bhupendra Patel also joined Baba Ramdev on stage. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Baba Ramdev on stage for yoga rehearsal. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

People seen doing the Shavasana, or the Corpse Pose at Viranjali ground, Nikol. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Baba Ramdev demonstrating an asana on stage. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)