Author: ABR Team

Anjali Mishra (born on November 14, 2002) of Uttar Pradesh, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for making a small-sized circular-shaped Mandala art (measuring 3 cm in diameter) on a dried Hibiscus leaf (measuring 6 cm x 3.8 cm) in 4.43 minutes, using a toothpick, as confirmed on February 28, 2026.

Deepashree Patil, Maharashtra, India, set the record for the maximum number of self-composed classical bandish compositions performed continuously by a female Professor. On April 4, starting at 6:50 PM, a group of 40 female disciples performed 81 self-composed bandishes across 36 ragas in a continuous session that lasted until 9:00 PM. The performance featured an all-female ensemble, including her disciples and a female tabla accompanist. This initiative showcases her dedication to Indian classical music, as confirmed on April 4, 2026.

Kartik Chandra Das (born on May 10, 1987) of West Bengal, India, set a record for making the maximum number of portraits of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on a single canvas. He made 7 expressive portraits of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, portraying different moods, on a single canvas (measuring 5 feet 4.5 inches x 3 feet 1.5 inches), using colours, as confirmed on March 13, 2026.

Dr. Jayasree A. (born on December 10, 1960) of Kerala, India, set a record for making and exhibiting the maximum number of online digital paintings with proverbial captions on a single long canvas. She exhibited 26 digital paintings (with a speciality that these 26 digital paintings were made over a period of 26 years), with proverbial captions, on a single long canvas at MNF Kerala Museum, Edappally, on January 1 and 2, 2026, as confirmed on January 21, 2026.

Rakshat Dhanopia (born on December 26, 2009), Rajasthan, India, set a record for performing the maximum number of elbow strikes with both elbows in one minute by a teenager while holding 2 kg weights. He executed 242 elbow strikes continuously for one minute on a fan pad while holding a 2 kg dumbbell. Each strike demonstrated proper technique, speed, and balance and highlights his agility, discipline, and advanced martial arts training at a young age, as confirmed on April 07, 2026.

Vihaan Jain (born August 30, 2015), Rajasthan, India, set the record for the maximum number of martial arts slap kicks in a minute by a child. He performed 134 slap kicks within 60 seconds in Jaipur on April 7, 2026. Each kick demonstrated technique, speed, balance, and precision, highlighting his advanced agility, discipline, and martial arts training at a young age, as confirmed on April 7, 2026.

Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha, India, set the record for the fastest publication of pen-and-paper examination results. The examinations were conducted from January 12, 2026, to February 3, 2026, and the results were announced on February 5, 2026, within a timeline of 2 days. A total of 67,963 students appeared for the examination, and 3,51,264 answer sheets were evaluated. This initiative was undertaken to accelerate the evaluation process and ensure timely result publication, as confirmed on March 24, 2026.

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India set a record for the maximum number of people performing ‘Trikonasana’ during the Yoga Mahotsav, an event to commemorate 75 Days to International Day of Yoga 2026. A total of 6,000 participants actively took part in the mass yoga demonstration. The primary objective of the event is to promote and disseminate the diverse dimensions of Yoga, emphasizing its significance for health, well-being, and global peace at Chatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj Udyan, Patel Nagar, Lonar, Near Lona Lake, Buldhana, Maharashtra, as confirmed on April 07, 2026.

Vidyasagaroday (Vidyayatan), Samadhi Smarak, Dongargarh (Chhattisgarh) set a record for collecting the maximum number of First Day Covers issued during the lifetime of any individual. A total of 210 First Day Covers released during the lifetime of Digambar Jain Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj were collected through the efforts of Manan Jain of Deoli, Tonk, and Amit Pabuwal of Jaipur. Undertaken with the inspiration and blessings of Ailak Shri 105 Dhairyasagar Ji Maharaj, this initiative is dedicated to Shri Vinod Jain Badjatya, President, Vidyasagaroday (Vidyayatan). January 27, 2026.

Chamatkarik Hanuman Mandir Sansthan (Hanuman Lok), Madhya Pradesh, India, under the guidance of President Shri Gopal Sharma, set the record for the maximum participation in a Sunderkand recitation in devotion to Lord Hanuman. A total of 14,937 devotees gathered together and chanted the sacred Sunderkand, expressing deep, unwavering devotion. As a gesture of devotion and service, every devotee offered laddus as prasad, and copies of sunderkand were distributed among all attendees. The aim was to celebrate devotion, unity, and spiritual wisdom, as confirmed on March 31, 2026.