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Indian home minister Amit Shah, who also hails from Gujarat like Modi, tweeted about the event in both English and Gujarati, saying, ‘Our culture is our pride.’
By: Shubham Ghosh
INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday (1) praised the western state of Gujarat after it made entered the Guinness Book of World Records for most people performing Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) simultaneously.
Taking to X, he said that Gujarat welcomed 2024 with a remarkable feat.
“Gujarat welcomed 2024 with a remarkable feat – setting a Guinness World Record for the most people performing Surya Namaskar simultaneously at 108 venues! As we all know, the number 108 holds a special significance in our culture. The venues also include the iconic Modhera Sun Temple, where several people joined. This is indeed a true testament to our commitment to Yoga and our cultural heritage,” Modi said.
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Gujarat welcomed 2024 with a remarkable feat – setting a Guinness World Record for the most people performing Surya Namaskar simultaneously at 108 venues! As we all know, the number 108 holds a special significance in our culture. The venues also include the iconic Modhera Sun… pic.twitter.com/xU8ANLT1aP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2024
He further urged everyone to make Surya Namaskar a part of their daily routine.
“I also urge you all to make Surya Namaskar a part of your daily routine. The benefits are immense,” he added.
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Indian home minister Amit Shah, who also hails from Gujarat like Modi, tweeted about the event in both English and Gujarati, saying, “Our culture is our pride. Proud women and men in Gujarat welcomed the 2024 by performing Surya Namaskar across 108 venues and setting a Guinness World Record for the same.
#WATCH | Mehsana: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi participate in the Suryanamaskar Program at Modhera Sun Temple, on the first morning of the year 2024. pic.twitter.com/t3z3iBBIuk
— ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2024
“Every proud nationalist felt the joy of seeing venues like the Modhera Sun Temple beaming with the zest of the Surya Namaskar performers. Let this event be the pedestal for a pledge to practice Yoga every day and live a healthy life.”
Our culture is our pride.
Proud women and men in Gujarat welcomed the 2024 by performing Surya Namaskar across 108 venues and setting a Guinness World Record for the same.
Every proud nationalist felt the joy of seeing venues like the Modhera Sun Temple beaming with the zest of… pic.twitter.com/MWf2u1ENe6
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 1, 2024
On Monday morning, over 4,000 participants across 108 locations and 51 different categories performed the iconic sun salutation yoga sequence, solidifying the state’s commitment to wellness and cultural heritage.
The record-breaking event, held at the majestic Sun Temple in Modhera in the state’s Mehsana district, witnessed enthusiastic participation from diverse groups, including families, students, yoga enthusiasts, and even senior citizens.
The state’s chief minister, Bhupendra Patel, and home minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the celebrations from Modhera.
Swapnil Dangarikar, adjudicator at Guinness World Records said, “I was here to verify the record for the most people doing Surya Namaskar. This is a new title because no one had attempted to break this record before. After going through all the evidence and seeing them perform here in Modhera…They have successfully set a new Guinness World Record title for most people doing Surya Namaskar.”
Sanghavi, brimming with pride, said, “Today Gujarat has registered the first world record of the country and the world, where thousands of people have done yoga together at 108 places and in 51 variety of places.”
(With ANI inputs)
