The event was held as part of World Health Day celebrations, and the achievement was officially recognised by Alice Renaud, Manager of the London World Records Union, who presented the certificate to District Collector Dinesh Kumar.
- Alice Renaud
- Manager of the London World Records Union
- Recognized the achievement as a new world record
- Presented the certificate to District Collector Dinesh Kumar
In the event, 20,000 students from five mandals in the district gathered to perform 108 Surya Namaskaras, a yoga practice that is considered sacred in Hinduism. The students had been preparing for this day for the past five months, waking up at 4 a.m. daily to practice yoga. Continuous monitoring by health personnel ensured the well-being of all participants, making the event a success.
Speaking to ANI, Alice Renaud said,
“I’m a World Record Union Manager, and I was here tonight to witness the performance as 108 Surya Namaskaras were performed. This is a new world record that has been established tonight. I want to congratulate them.”
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Joint Collector Dr Abhishek Gowda, SP Amit Bardar, Sub-Collector Sauryaman Patel, Additional SP Dheeraj, and RTC Chairman Donnu Dora, all of whom celebrated the achievement of this milestone event.
| Key Organizers | Patanjali Srinivas | Physical Education Teacher | Officially launched the event by blowing a conch |
The collective effort of the students, teachers, and health personnel was commended for its positive impact on the students’ health, learning abilities, and overall performance. District Collector Dinesh Kumar noted significant improvements in students’ health, learning abilities, and overall performance.
The Surya Namaskara is a yoga practice that is considered sacred in Hinduism. It is a series of 108 postures that are performed in a specific sequence.
- Considered sacred in Hinduism
- A series of 108 postures
- Performed in a specific sequence
Collector Dinesh Kumar also mentioned that students who previously required frequent hospital visits had shown a marked decline in medical needs, reflecting the benefits of regular yoga practice. Patanjali Srinivas, the key organizer and Physical Education Teacher, was praised for his crucial role in making the event a grand success. The energetic atmosphere and the massive turnout not only created a world record but also underscored the importance of physical fitness in improving overall health and well-being.
Highlights:
• 20,000 students from five mandals in the district gathered to perform 108 Surya Namaskaras. • The event was held as part of World Health Day celebrations. • The collective effort of the students, teachers, and health personnel was commended for its positive impact on the students’ health, learning abilities, and overall performance. The achievement of this milestone event was celebrated by several dignitaries, including District Collector Dinesh Kumar, who extended his congratulations to Patanjali Srinivas, the PETs, teachers, and tribal welfare officers for their crucial role in making the event a grand success. In a statement, District Collector Dinesh Kumar said, “This is a testament to the power of physical fitness in improving overall health and well-being. I congratulate the participants, organizers, and dignitaries for making this event a grand success.”
The success of this event is a reminder that physical fitness can have a significant impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole.
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