Over 12,000 Students in Pune Create Record with Simultaneous Ganesh Stotra Recitation; Initiative Enters Asia Book of Records
In a unique initiative organised by the Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust in collaboration with Radio Mirchi
Pune: In a unique initiative organised ahead of Ganeshotsav, as many as 12,084 students from various schools in Pune participated simultaneously in an online recitation of Ganesh Stotra, creating a record that has been recognised by the Asia Book of Records.
The initiative was jointly organised by the Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust, associated with what is regarded as Hindustan’s first public Ganpati, in collaboration with the Radio Mirchi team.
The programme was organised with the objective of introducing students to Indian cultural traditions and strengthening their connection with Ganeshotsav. Students from participating schools joined online at a pre-decided time and collectively recited the Ganesh Stotra.
Following verification of the achievement, Asia Book of Records adjudicator Chitra Jain presented the record certificate to Punit Balan, Festival Chief and Trustee of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust.
Radio Mirchi team members Jayesh Patil, Smita Randive and Rohan Bhoite played an important role in organising the initiative.
Several schools from Pune and surrounding areas participated, including Mahesh Vidyalaya English School and Semi-English School, Kothrud; Dhaniraj School, Wakad; Poona School and Home for the Blind, Koregaon Park; Jagruti Blind School for Girls; Sinhgad Institute, Erandwane; Ahilyadevi School; Ramanbaug School; KHS School Kannada; Huzurpaga schools; Clara School; Kataria School; Vidya Valley International School; New English School, Tilak Road, and several others.
Commenting on the initiative, Punit Balan said that Ganeshotsav should go beyond being just a festival and become a medium for values, culture and social unity. He said the overwhelming participation of 12,084 students made the initiative memorable and helped spread the message of Ganesh devotion and Indian culture on a much wider scale.
