New Delhi: In a remarkable display of unity and dedication to yoga, 20,000 tribal students from Andhra Pradesh came together at the Araku Valley Degree College to achieve a Guinness World Record. On World Health Day, these students, including over 13,000 girls, performed 108 Surya Namaskaras, solidifying their commitment to fitness and well-being. The event was officially recognized by Alice Renaud from the London World Records Union, marking a significant milestone in promoting yoga as a cornerstone of health.
The ‘Yoga – Maha Surya Vandanam’ programme was held in Alluri Sitharama Raju district, with the Tribal Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani inaugurating the event by participating in the Surya Namaskaras herself. This enthusiastic start set the tone for an afternoon that would see participants, who had prepared diligently for five months, showcasing their dedication. The students’ regimen, which included waking up at 4 a.m. daily for yoga practice, was monitored closely by health personnel to ensure everyone’s well-being.
District Collector Dinesh Kumar highlighted the transformative impact of yoga on the students’ health and academic performance. He noted significant improvements in their overall well-being, pointing out that students who once required frequent medical visits now showed a marked decline in health issues. Patanjali Srinivas, a Physical Education Teacher, ceremoniously launched the event by blowing a conch, adding a traditional touch to this momentous occasion. The event drew attendance from prominent figures such as Joint Collector Dr Abhishek Gowda and SP Amit Bardar.
The collective effort not only achieved a world record but also underscored the importance of physical fitness in enhancing overall health and well-being.
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