Guinness Record for Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi Hails State for Achieving Feat of Performing Mass Surya Namaskar on New Year

Gujarat marked the beginning of 2024 with an extraordinary achievement, securing a Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous performance of Surya Namaskar at 108 venues! The number 108, significant in our culture, added special resonance to this accomplishment. Notably, the iconic Modhera Sun Temple was one of the venues where numerous individuals participated. This milestone serves as a testament to our dedication to Yoga and our rich cultural heritage.

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

In a tweet, PM Modi expressed his joy over the achievement and encouraged everyone to incorporate Surya Namaskar into their daily routines, emphasizing its immense health benefits.

Acknowledging the widespread enthusiasm surrounding the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged citizens  to contribute their creative works, including bhajans related to the temple, on social media using the hashtag Shri Ram Bhajan. He expressed the hope that this collective effort would evolve into a stream of emotions and devotion, uniting everyone in the spirit of Lord Ram's ethos.