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61-Year-Old Sets Cholan World Record with a Five-Hour And 5 Minutes Headstand Yoga Feat
Mr. Kuganantharaja, aged 61, from Vantharumoolai in Batticaloa District, has made history by setting a new Cholan World Record. He achieved this milestone by remaining in the Sirsasana (headstand) yoga posture for an uninterrupted duration of five hours, and 5 minutes, demonstrating extraordinary endurance, focus, and discipline. His remarkable effort was not only a test of physical strength but also aimed at spreading awareness about the profound benefits of regular yoga practice in promoting physical and mental well-being.
The record-setting event took place at Vantharumoolai in the gracious presence of Hon. Member of Parliament Mr. Gnanamuththu Srineshan and Hon. Dr. Ilayathambi Sreenath, who lauded the achievement as a true inspiration for the younger generation.
Mr. Kuganandarasa commenced his attempt at 4:01a.m. and successfully maintained his balance in the inverted position until 9:05 a.m., creating an awe-inspiring moment that highlighted the limitless potential of human determination, regardless of age.
In recognition of this historic accomplishment, he was felicitated with a gold medal, a specially framed certificate, a commemorative shield, an identity card, and a file. The honors were proudly presented by Hon. Member of Parliament Mr. Gnanamuththu Srineshan and Hon. Dr. Ilayathambi Sreenath, who praised him as a living example that “age is no barrier to greatness.”
This world record attempt was meticulously organized by the Cholan Book of World Records in collaboration with the People’s Helping People Foundation and was coordinated by the Kathiravan Social Development Organization. The event drew the attention of community members, yoga enthusiasts, and well-wishers, all of whom celebrated this extraordinary demonstration of resilience and healthy living.
By setting this benchmark, Mr. Kuganandarasa has not only carved his name into the pages of history but has also sent a powerful message encouraging people of all ages to embrace yoga as a way of life.
FASTEST 50-METER FREESTYLE SWIMMING BY A KID
Master Headhaav, son of Mr.Gurunathan Dinesh and Mrs. Sutharshani Mahendran, born on 06-09-2018, and currently studying in Grade 2B at St. Benedict's College, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
At the remarkable age of six, he successfully completed 50 meters in freestyle swimming in just 49 seconds, showcasing extraordinary talent, unwavering focus, and exceptional athletic ability. His performance stands as an inspiring testament to the power of determination and disciplined training at a young age.
The Cholan Book of World Records (CBWR) is honored to officially recognize this historic achievement as a world record and the first of its kind in this category.
This outstanding feat took place on 07-08-2025 at St. Benedict's College, Colombo, Sri Lanka, and was meticulously organized by CBWR, in association with the People Helping People Foundation (PHPF) and the college administration.
CBWR extends its heartfelt congratulations to Master Headhaav for his remarkable accomplishment. We commend his dedication, perseverance, and passion for excellence, and we are confident that he will continue to scale even greater heights in the years to come.
May this milestone serve as a beacon of inspiration for young talents across the globe to pursue their passions with courage, discipline, and commitment.
This world record attempt was adjudicated and verified by Mr. Indranath Perera, General Secretary of CBWR – Sri Lanka Branch, and Mr. Sri Nagawani Rajah, Vice President of the Sri Lanka Branch of CBWR. We extend our special gratitude to St. Benedict's College for their invaluable support in making this event a resounding success.
Extraordinary Grasping Power – Genius Kid
R. Athulya, daughter of Mr. Ramkumar Seshadri and Mrs. M. Padmaa Ramkumar, born on 16-11-2022, residing at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
At such a tender age, she has exhibited extraordinary grasping power and intellectual brilliance by identifying 400 images, which include Action Words, Indian Gods’ Names, Most Addictive Foods, Indian Tiffin Items, Insects, Planets, Nature, Birds, Baby Items, Carnatic Music Instruments, Jewellery, Drinks, Accessories, Colours, Vehicles, Flowers, Shapes, School Items, Sea Animals, English Alphabets, Tamil Alphabets, Fruits, and Wild Animals.
In addition, she recited numbers from 1 to 100, parts of the body (17), 5 rhymes, performed actions for another 5 rhymes, the 7 days of the week, the 12 months of the year, the first 10 lines of Aathichudi in Tamil, 18 single-sound rhyming words in Tamil, and the 6 tastes by identifying their respective food items. She also answered interrogative rhymes in Tamil and performed a calculation rhyme in Tamil with confidence.
The Cholan Book of World Records proudly recognizes this remarkable achievement as the first of its kind, showcasing her exceptional memory, quick learning ability, and intellectual sharpness.
This certificate is officially issued on 08-09-2025.
The CBWR extends its warmest congratulations to the young achiever, appreciating her phenomenal talent and wishing her great success in all her future endeavours.
Largest Book Written by an Individual Woman in the Shortest Time Period
Nora Taallah
Daughter of Mr. Mustapha Taallah and Mrs. Guergour Teldja
Born on 15-05-1989, residing in Ain Arnat, Setif Province, Algeria.
With immense dedication and perseverance, she has created an extraordinary literary masterpiece titled “Pages Inspired by Creativity .” This remarkable work, completed within just six months, measures 81 cm in length, comprises 15,116 pages, and contains nearly 350,000 life lessons, wisdom quotes, sayings, and moral values.
This monumental book stands as a beacon of knowledge, inspiration, and optimism, encouraging humanity to embrace positivity and the continuity of life in a meaningful way.
The Cholan Book of World Records (CBWR) proudly acknowledges and records this first-of-its-kind global achievement, honoring her remarkable talent and perseverance.
Issued on this day, 08-09-2025.
CBWR extends its heartfelt congratulations to Nora Taallah and wishes her abundant success, recognition, and inspiration in all her future endeavors.
LARGEST PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS (2,510) SOLVING THE GREATEST NUMBER OF SUMS IN 8 MINUTES USING ABACUS METHODS
An extraordinary gathering of 2,510 brilliant students came together to solve an incredible 502,000 arithmetic problems using advanced Abacus techniques through visual calculation. Each child completed 200 calculations within just 8 minutes, displaying remarkable discipline, accuracy, and mathematical speed.
Adding to this historic achievement, 1,050 students from the same group demonstrated their auditory excellence by solving 52,500 listening-based problems, with each successfully answering 50 questions.
This phenomenal accomplishment showcased sharp memory power, exceptional focus, and unmatched mental agility. The sums spanned all four operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—ranging from single- to four-digit numbers, arranged in challenging rows of up to ten.
In total, an astounding 554,500 problems were solved in a record 8 minutes, marking a world-first milestone in the history of Abacus education.
The Cholan Book of World Records (CBWR) proudly certifies this as a pioneering achievement of global significance, a shining example of how Abacus training can unlock the vast intellectual potential of young learners.
This landmark event was held on 23rd August 2025 at Temple Tree, Colombo, Sri Lanka, magnificently organized by UCMAS, the world’s leading institution in Abacus-based mental arithmetic education.
On behalf of CBWR, we extend our warmest congratulations to all the achievers and wish them continued triumph in their academic journey. We also express our sincere appreciation to UCMAS for their impeccable planning, dedicated guidance, and unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation. Their relentless efforts are shaping smarter students today and visionary leaders of tomorrow.
Longest Duration of Bharatanatyam Dance – 3 Hours
G. Harshitha,
daughter of Mr. S. Gunaseelan and Mrs. D. Priyadarshini,
born on 23-08-2014,
currently studying in Primary 5 at Fuhua Primary School, Singapore,
and residing at Jurong East Street 21, Singapore – 600222.
She achieved an extraordinary milestone by performing Bharatanatyam, a revered classical dance form of India, continuously for 3 hours with remarkable grace, stamina, and discipline.
The Cholan Book of World Records (CBWR) proudly recognizes this outstanding achievement as a world record — the first of its kind in this category by an individual of her age.
The record-setting performance was held on 26-06-2025 at Seetharam Arts Pte Ltd, Singapore, where she is undergoing dance training. The event was officially monitored and verified by CBWR adjudicators.
CBWR congratulates G. Harshitha for her dedication and artistic excellence and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavours.
Youngest students demonstrated incredible endurance and tolerance by enduring stones smashed on their stomachs and allowing 250 kg motorbikes to roll over the backs of their hands.
3 female karate students displayed remarkable courage and physical endurance by with standing the impact of three 40 kg stones being smashed on their stomachs with a hammer, while lying flat on their backs, supported only by the edges of two tables.
Simultaneously, another team of four young karate students demonstrated extraordinary pain tolerance and mental strength by lying on the ground and allowing a 250 kg Royal Enfield motorbike to roll over the backs of their hands three times.
The students were trained by the Karate master Mr.K.Dominic Xavior-4 th dan black belt.
This awe-inspiring event took place on 11-07-2025 at Sanjo English Medium School, located in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India. Certificates of recognition were awarded to all participants for their outstanding achievements. The school organized the event with great discipline and attention to detail, reflecting its strong commitment to fostering physical, mental, and emotional development among students.
It is commendable to note that Sanjo English Medium School consistently provides opportunities for students to showcase their unique talents by giving equal importance to extracurricular activities alongside academics.
Youngest Kids to Endure Moving 250 kg Royal Enfield Motorbikes on their back of the hand Three Times
1).J.R.Jaffno, son of
Mr.P.Jeno and Mrs. T.V. Jaspin Reeja,
Born on 08-02-2019, currently studying in 2nd standard
2).R.J. Jefflin jo, son of
Mr. K. Rajesh Kumar and Mrs. T C Jaspin Subi,
Born on 28-09-2020, currently studying in UKG
3).S.L.Gracelin Beno,
D/o of Mr.R.Selin Raja Kumar and Mrs.S.R.Leena Rose,
Born on 05-10-2019 currently studying in 1st standard.
4).D. Kasiyan Berleonic,
Son of Mr. K. Dominic Xaviour and Mrs. G. Anuja,
Born on 05-08-2020, currently studying in LKG.
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3 students ensure the impact of three 40kg stones smashed on their stomach with a hammer while suspended between two tables:
1).M. Agariya,
Daughter of Mr. A. Manikandan and Mrs. C. Vijayakumari,
Born on 27-04-2012, currently studying in 8th Standard
2).P.R. Cincy Reepa, D/o
Mr.E.Prince Babu Raj and Mrs. R.Reena,
Born on 05-12-2011, currently studying in 9th Standard.
3).J.Janika, D/o
Mr.M.Jamsingh and Mrs.K.Sheela,
Born on 02-07-2012 currently studying in 9th Standard
The Cholan Book of World Records (CBWR) extends its warmest congratulations to the school, the instructors, and the young martial artists for this exceptional accomplishment. We applaud your dedication to nurturing fearless, well-rounded individuals, and we wish you continued success in all your future endeavors.
Fastest Kid to Sail Through A to Z in 30 Minutes
PK Aadhana Lakshmi
Daughter of Mr. Poorna Chandra Gupta and Mrs. Kavitha,
Born on 28-10-2018,
A student of Mount Carmel Nursery and Primary School,
Residing in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
In recognition of her exceptional achievement as the Fastest Kid to Sail Through A to Z in 18 Minutes and 56 seconds.
She creatively associated each alphabet letter with a unique category and confidently recited them as follows:
A – Action Words
B – Birds
C – Colours
D – Desserts
E – Ethnic Wear
F – Fruits
G – Gadgets
H – Herbs
I – Kitchen Ingredients
J – Junk Foods
K – Kitchen Items
L – Flowers
M – Medicinal Plants
N- Nouns
O – Ornaments
P – Places in India
Q – Quick Recipes
R – recepies of South India
S – School Stationery
T – Transport
U – utilities of office
V – Vegetables
W – Water Animals
X – mas theme
Y – youth activities
Z – Zoo Animals
This remarkable and imaginative feat, completed within 30 minutes, has been officially recognized by the Cholan Book of World Records (CBWR) as a first-of-its-kind world record.
The event was successfully conducted on 28-06-2025 at Mount Carmel Nursery and Primary School, operated by the Carmel Charitable Trust.
CBWR extends its heartfelt congratulations to PK Aadhana Lakshmi for her brilliance, creativity, and confidence at such a young age, and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavours.
Fastest to Sign the Most Signatures[112,000] in One Hour by a Group of Students
In this extraordinary record event, 265 enthusiastic students made history by collectively signing 104,000 Tamil signatures within just one hour, with each student completing 400 signatures. Additionally, 11 dedicated teachers contributed by signing 500 signatures each within 30 minutes, bringing the total number of Tamil signatures to 112,000.
This remarkable achievement was carried out with the noble intention of promoting awareness about the value of using the Tamil language in daily communication and official documentation—an initiative that nurtures pride in Tamil heritage. Tamil, the world’s oldest living language, stands as a symbol of ancient wisdom, literary richness, and cultural depth.
The Cholan Book of World Records (CBWR) proudly acknowledges this pioneering accomplishment as a first-of-its-kind global record, honoring the unity, commitment, and cultural devotion demonstrated by the young record holders.
Mrs. Usha Kumari, M.Sc., M.Ed., the Principal of Chettinad Public School, Karaikudi, exemplified true leadership by spontaneously joining the record attempt, signing 500 Tamil signatures on the spot to motivate the students. Her inspirational gesture was highly appreciated by CBWR and set a powerful example of leading from the front.
This historic world record event was successfully conducted on 03-07-2025 at Chettinad Public School, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu, India, a CBSE-affiliated institution.
CBWR extends its heartfelt congratulations to the achiever and all the participants and wishes them great success in their future endeavors.
Chettinad Public School continues to serve as a beacon of holistic education, placing equal emphasis on academic excellence and co-curricular development. The school is deeply committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals by unlocking and cultivating the unique talents of each student. Through such visionary initiatives, the school not only fosters knowledgeable scholars but also molds responsible citizens equipped with values, creativity, leadership, and a strong cultural foundation.
Most Valuable International and National Certificates Achieved by an Individual at the Tender Age of 12
Chakshana Thilakaratne,
son of Mr. Sharanga Thilakaratne and Mrs. Vindya Kowmadee Thotagamuwa,
born on 31-08-2012, and residing in Panadura, Sri Lanka.
At the remarkably young age of just 13 years, he has earned 27 National and 45 prestigious International Certificates, showcasing his extraordinary intellectual capabilities and unwavering commitment to knowledge and global awareness.
These accolades were awarded in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the fields of Global Diplomacy, Human Rights, Climate Governance, and AI Ethics. Furthermore, he successfully participated in an exclusive interview conducted by the International Adjudicators of the Cholan Book of World Records (CBWR), where he confidently and accurately responded to complex questions related to world affairs, diplomacy, international organizations, and the core activities of the United Nations.
His in-depth understanding and articulate expression at such a young age demonstrate a rare brilliance and exceptional cognitive maturity.
The Cholan Book of World Records (CBWR) is honoured to recognize this remarkable and unprecedented achievement as a First-of-its-Kind World Record.
This historic event was officially documented on 02-07-2025 at the Colombo Public Library Auditorium, Sri Lanka.
CBWR extends its heartfelt congratulations to the young prodigy and wishes him continued success and greater heights in all his future endeavours. His journey stands as an inspiration to youth across the globe.