The Gujarat government today said the upcoming World Yoga Day on June 21 will be celebrated at more than 29,000 locations across the state.

State level event will be held at GMDC ground here and will be attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel and Governor O P Kohli, Education minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said.

"The state government will celebrate this event at more than 29,000 locations across the state," he told reporters.

"Apart from this state level event here, each 33 district will organise one main event in their area. We have already designated places for each of these districts. Apart from these main events, Yoga Day will be celebrated in many other places, such as public gardens and school grounds" said Chudasama, who is the chairman of the organising committee for the event. He further said it is not mandatory for anyone to participate in the event. He also clarified that participants need not follow any particular dress code to perform Yoga at these events.

"The participants will be mostly common citizens. There is no compulsion to take part in the event. We have also roped in government and private schools, colleges and universities along with several other religious and social organisations to maximise participation," the minister said.

As per the plan, Yoga, including prayer and meditation, will be performed at all these designated centres across the state at 7 am on June 21.