Students with the Amrita Vidyalayam in Nallampalayam, Coimbatore celebrated their school’s 25th anniversary in a unique way—they set 27 world records. In honour of its academic excellence, the school hosted the Amrita Vidyalayam World Records Festival 2025 from April 3 to April 11, 2025.
The records were officially certified by Elite World Records, Asian Records Academy, India Records Academy, and the Tamilan Book of Records, under the close supervision of 27 adjudicators from 3 countries and 7 different states of India.
Swamini Muktamrita Prana, Manager of Amrita Vidyalayam for Nallampalayam, Ettimadai, and Kalapatti, highlighted Amma’s guiding philosophy: “Gaining mastery over the mind is the real education.”
These powerful words shaped the very core of the gathering. It brought to life Amma’s vision of nurturing not just intelligence but also creativity, discipline, and character in every child. Each record was a reflection of the mindfulness instilled by their teachers, the values upheld by the school, and the overall holistic development we give to every child.
In that light, the Citation ceremony included a total of 3091 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade XII. Along with 154 dedicated educators and 150 supporting staff, all came together to make the impossible possible.
Overall, the children set 4 records in Art & Craft, 11 in Academic Excellence, 3 in Environment & Sustainability, 1 in Memory & Mind Skills, 2 in Literature & Language, 2 in Sports, 1 in Dance, and 3 in Spiritual & Cultural Expressions.
Among the highlights:
Most Participants Chanting Simultaneously – 2020 students from Grade II to Grade XII chanted verses from the Bhagavad Gita for over 21 minutes, led by a chanting instructor.
Most Participants Reading Shlokas Simultaneously – 2,045 students from Grade II to Grade XII read shloka verses in perfect harmony for 26 minutes 30 seconds. The attempt was led by a team of five students, with the entire gathering synchronizing their voices.
Most Eco-Bricks Collected at Single Location – 3,092 participants from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade XII contributed 5,439 eco-bricks, made at home using plastic bottles filled with non-biodegradable waste like wrappers and plastic bags. The collection took 11 minutes, and the eco-bricks will be used to build a monument for the school.
Most Participants Playing Catch with Origami Balls Simultaneously – 2045 students from Grade II to Grade XII participated, playing catch for 5 minutes 33 seconds without interruption. Each student made five origami balls in class and brought them along. Before the attempt, they blew air into the balls and joyfully tossed them into the sky.
Most Participants Solving Sudoku, Math Puzzles and Word Puzzles – 1253 students from Grade VI to Grade XII participated in each record attempt. For Sudoku, they solved two unique 9×9 puzzles in about 30 minutes, demonstrating their analytical and problem-solving skills. For math puzzles, they tackled three different types of puzzles, showcasing their precision and mathematical proficiency. In the word puzzle event, they solved crosswords and other linguistic challenges, highlighting their vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension skills.
The students were trained by their math and English teachers for over 45 days, mastering various solving techniques. Advanced solvers among the students mentored their peers, promoting teamwork and peer learning. Independent witnesses and timekeepers evaluated the accuracy of the solutions under the supervision of adjudicators.
Most School Students Collaborating as Authors on a Published Non-Fictional Book – 363 students from Grade VI to Grade XII presented their stories. After strict evaluation and personal interviews by adjudicators, 299 stories were selected for publication. The book, titled Awakened by the Divine: My Journey Within, holds an ISBN and copyright. A plagiarism check by Bharathiar University stakeholders confirmed its authenticity and originality.
For individual records, Kavi Mukilan R was astounding in the category of Minor-Male:
- In 1 minute 59 seconds, he achieved the Fastest Recitation of Cube Numbers from 1 to 50, Elite World Records
- In 4 minutes 21 seconds, he was the Fastest to Identify 150 Countries by Their Map Outlines from Digital Images, Asian Records Academy
- In 3 minutes he counted the Maximum Square Numbers Recited by an Individual, reaching 65, India Records Academy
- In 2 minutes, he counted the Greatest Number of National Flags Identified from Digital Images, reaching 152, Tamilan Book of Records.
Compassionate Mentors:
The event was presided by Swami Purnamritananda Puri, General Secretary, Mata Amritanandamayi Math and one of Amma’s most Senior Disciples. The Chief Guest of Honour was Mr.K.Annamalai Ex-IPS, State President, BJP, Tamil Nadu.
The record judges included:
- Dr. Rabih Baalbaki, Chief Executive Officer, Administrations – Elite World Records LLC, USA
- Mr. Lau Thien Poh, Chief Executive Officer, Records Management Team – Elite World Records, Singapore
- Dr. Noura Al Merhabi, Global Ambassador and Adjudicator – Elite World Records
- Mr. Ameet K. Hingorani, Ambassador and Senior Adjudicator – Elite World Records
- Dr. A.K. Senthil Kumar, Ambassador and Senior Adjudicator – Asian Records Academy
- Mr. P. Jeganathan, Senior Records Manager & Former Associate Editor – India Records Academy
- Ms. J. Maragatham, Records Manager – Tamilan Book of Records
The festival would not have been possible without the unwavering leadership of Amrita Vidyalayam by:
- Swamini Bhaktipriyamrita Prana, Correspondent – Tamil Nadu & Puducherry
- Swamini Muktamritaprana, Manager – Nallampalayam, Ettimadai, and Kalapatti
- Mr. S. Muralidharan, Education Officer – Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
- Mr. Nandagopal C, Manager – General Administration, Amrita University
- Mr. K. Jayajothy, Principal – Nallampalayam
- Ms. B. Padmaja, Academic Coordinator, Amrita Vidyalayam
- Ms. M. R. Sudha, Headmistress
Their guidance, vision, and tireless efforts led to the flawless execution of this mega event. It also saw the presence of 92 independent witnesses and timekeepers, who played a vital role in ensuring that every record attempt was genuine and well-documented.
Amrita Vidyalayam, through this festival, has not only made history, but has also lit the path to dream big and achieve greatness with values, vision, and compassion. It is an expansive vision for future generations to follow.
