Author: ABR Team

Shyamolmoy Paul, West Bengal, India, set the record for ‘Maximum Handwritten Repetitions of ‘JoyMaDurga’ by an Individual’. Since 1982, he has practiced writing Maa Durga’s name 1,008 times daily. Over the years, he maintained 136 handwritten diaries containing multiple pages of 3,32,85,900 repetitions. This initiative was taken as a lifelong expression of his devotion to Maa Durga, reflecting his unwavering spiritual commitment, discipline, and perseverance through the practice of handwritten repetition, as confirmed on October 1, 2026.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor India and PowerDrift (Girnarsoft Pvt. Ltd.) set a record for the ‘Highest Elevation Gain Achieved by a Car on One Tank of Fuel’. Driving the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, the attempt began on September 15, 2026, from Mandarmani Beach, West Bengal (2m above sea level), and concluded at Nathula Pass, Sikkim (4,310m) on September 16, 2026. Covering 924 km at an average fuel economy of 23.8 km/l, the attempt demonstrated the vehicle’s efficiency, performance, and reliability, as confirmed on October 5, 2026.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor India and PowerDrift (Girnarsoft Pvt. Ltd.) set a record for the ‘Maximum Elevation Gained by a Car in 24 Hours’. Driving the Toyota Innova HyCross, the attempt began on September 15, 2026, at 1:35 pm from Mandarmani Beach, West Bengal (2m above sea level), and concluded at Nathula Pass, Sikkim (4,310m) on September 16, 2026, at 12:27 pm. Covering 907 km in 22 hours and 52 minutes, the attempt demonstrated the vehicle’s durability, performance, and reliability, as confirmed on October 5, 2026.

Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati and 98.3 Radio Mirchi, Pune, Maharashtra, India set the record for ‘Largest Online Gathering of Students Chanting Ganpati Stotra Simultaneously’. On September 16, 2026, 12,084 students from 20 schools connected through a digital platform and collectively recited the Ganapati Stotra, followed by a pledge to plant a tree on their birthday and contribute towards nurturing and protecting trees towards keeping Pune green, as confirmed on September 17, 2026.

VIDA, powered by Hero, set a record for the “Maximum Number of Electric Scooters Delivered in a Single Day in a single city”. A total of 615 electric scooters were delivered from their Experience Centre in Jaipur, India. Planned for the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, in a Single City, on November 6, 2026, the event marked a significant milestone in VIDA’s journey towards sustainable mobility. The initiative highlighted VIDA’s commitment to accelerating electric vehicle adoption and delivering an exceptional customer experience, while celebrating the growing acceptance of electric mobility in India, as confirmed on November 6, 2026.

Kayleigh Mariah Paul (born on June 6, 2020) of Kerala, India, set a record for being the fastest to identify 100 logos of watch brands. She identified and recalled the names of 100 logos of national and international watch brands in 1 minute, 35 seconds and 15 milliseconds by viewing the logos on a T.V. screen, at the age of 6 years, 3 months and 4 days, as confirmed on September 12, 2026.

Lekshmi Dileep (born on November 8, 2004) of Kerala, India, set a record for using the longest sheet of khadi cloth to write all the Patanjali Yoga Sutras. She used the longest sheet of khadi cloth, measuring 895 cm x 77 cm (29.36 feet x 2.52 feet), to write all 196 Patanjali Yoga Sutras, along with their English meanings and translations, covering all 4 chapters, namely Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada and Kaivalya Pada, using pens, pencils and acrylic marker pens, as confirmed on September 30, 2026.

Amitbhai Jamnadas Rabara (born on November 8, 1984) of Gujarat, India, set a record for using the maximum number of rice grains to write all shlokas of Shikshapatri in Gujarati. He used 16,334 rice grains to write all 212 shlokas of Shikshapatri (a sacred text written by Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan) in Gujarati, as confirmed on September 29, 2026.

Indian Doll Makers Hub, Chennai (Facebook Group), India, set a record for the Largest Display of Handmade Dolls depicting the Mahabharata and Krishna Leela. A total of 2700 crafted dolls using fabric, quilling, wire and clay materials, created by talented artisans was showcased at Garuda Mall, Bengaluru. The exhibition celebrated India’s rich storytelling traditions, heritage, and craftsmanship. This unique record attempt aimed to preserve traditional artistry, inspire cultural appreciation, and reconnect communities with the timeless narratives of Indian mythology, as confirmed on September 25, 2026.

Medical Dialogues, set a record for the ‘Maximum Doctors Participated in an Offline AI Healthcare Training Session in a Day’. On May 17, 2026, a total of 203 doctors received hands-on training in AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Canva AI, Perplexity, Gamma AI, and Microsoft Copilot for clinical documentation, discharge summaries, OPD notes, presentations, evidence-based literature review, and workflow optimization, as confirmed on August 11, 2026.