The 'Yoga Mahotsav' in Surat, Gujarat, celebrated the 50th Countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024, with over 7000 enthusiasts practicing the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP). Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha emphasized Yoga's global impact, stating that over 23.5 crore people worldwide participated in IDY 2023, highlighting its increasing popularity and benefits.