World Records

The Art of Living’s Celebrating Diversity,
Uniting Cultures Through Music.

One of The Art of Living’s mottoes has been to strengthen inter-religious & cultural bonds. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasizes on celebrating diversity. And what better way of enjoying diversity than by expressing it through music!

From the enchanting bagpipes of Scotland to the lilting notes of the sitar, music has been a common bond that has helped bridge the divide amongst societies and people. The Art of Living has brought together artists and admirers in numbers so large that they became a remarkable feat in itself.

Presented here are the cultural events that were awarded the Guinness World Records for accomplishing something so grand!

Worlds Records

Mohiniyattam
28 November 2006

Mohiniyattam world record

Annam Brahma
2nd November 2010

Annam Brahma-GUJRATH-AHAMADABAD-2010-

Antarnaad
12 January, 2010

Antarnaad-MAHARASHRA-PUNE-201050

Mehran De Rang
11 November 2010

_K3E1939

Brahm Naad
21 November 2008

Brahm Naad-NOIDA-2008

Abhanga Naad
21st February, 2011

Abhanga Naad 1

1. 9th January, 2013 – Blowing for Peace

The largest horn ensemble consisted of 444 musicians and was achieved by the Art of Living in Kollam, Kerala, India. The 444 musicians all played the C-shaped long Indian horn called the Kombu or Sringa. The performance lasted for 25 minutes.

2. 13th November, 2012 – Candles for Peace & Harmony

The most candles lit simultaneously at a single venue is 12,135 and was achieved on Diwali by the Art of Living in Ahmedabad, India.

3. 16th May, 2012 – The Bulgarian Bagpipes

The largest bagpipe ensemble was achieved by 333 participants at an event organized by the Art of Living at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria

4. 17th January, 2012 – Taal Ninaad

The largest hand drum ensemble consisted of 1230 people playing tabla drums and was achieved by the Art of Living at Humbarwadi Estate, Solapur, India.

5. 21st February, 2011 – Abhanga Naad

The largest dhol drum ensemble was achieved by 1,356 participants in an event organised by the Art of Living at Shivaji University Ground, Kolhapur, India. (Duration: approx. 23 minutes)

Founder

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian, spiritual leader and ambassador of peace. He has spearheaded an unprecedented worldwide movement for a stress-free, violence-free society.

Learn More

6. 12th February, 2011 – Naatya Vismayam

The largest Kathakali dance was achieved by 150 participants at an event organised by the Art of Living at Putharikkandam Grounds in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. (Duration: 2 performances of approx. 20 minutes each)

7. 30th January, 2011 – Naada Vaibhavam

The largest choir consisted of 121,440 people and was organised by the Art of Living in Perungalathur, Chennai, India.

8. 11 November 2010 – Mehran De Rang

The largest bhangra dance included 2,100 participants and was achieved by the Art of Living at the Punjab Agricultural University Campus, Ludhiana, India. (Duration: approx. 15 minutes)

9. 2nd November 2010 – Annam Brahma

The largest vegetarian buffet consisted of 5612 different dishes in an event organised by the Art of Living at Sri Sri Dham, Ahmedabad, India.

10. 12th January, 2010 – Antarnaad

The record for the largest simultaneous sing-along was organized by the Art of Living and involved 1,04,637 participants singing ‘Vande Mataram’ at Antarnaad in Pune, India. (Duration: over 5 minutes)

11. 21st November 2008 – Brahm Naad

The largest sitar ensemble consisted of 1,094 participants at an event organised by the Art of Living in Noida, Delhi, India. (Duration: 3 symphonies of approx. 7 minutes each)

12. 28th November 2006 – Mohiniyattam

The most people performing a Mohiniyattam dance was 1,200 as part of the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Art of Living at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Cochin, Kerala, India. (Duration: approx. 12 minutes)

Most Popular Events

World Culture Festival 2016

Relive…The World Culture Festival

The Art of Living celebrated its 35th anniversary in March 2016.
Come, relive the magnificent memories and soak yourself in the beauty of our global diversity.

The World Culture Festival

Celebrating Harmony in Diversity

The Festival will mark the 30th anniversary of The Art of Living Foundation, a UN-accredited non-profit whose programs have benefitted over 55 million people in 151 countries across the world.

Silver Jubilee celebration

A Historic Gathering for Global Peace and Harmony

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar led a historic meditation event in Bangalore, uniting over 3 million people from 150+ countries to promote global peace, non-violence, and unity beyond borders.

International Women's Conference

The Secrets of Mind & Consciousness

The International Women’s Conference unites women leaders globally, promoting empowerment, leadership, and peace through dialogue and workshops.

World Forum for Ethics in Business

International Leadership Symposium

World Forum for Ethics in Business fosters ethical leadership and governance, offering global platforms for dialogue, symposia, and partnerships to promote values-driven business practices.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP FORUM 2023

Shaping a Humane Future

The Global Leadership Forum (GLF) convenes over 1000 global leaders from business, government and international institutions to exchange ideas and solutions, and forge partnerships to tackle key corporate and societal challenges of our time.

Meditation: A Global Revolution

World Meditates with Gurudev

In 2024, the UN designated Dec 21 as World Meditation Day. For this historic event, Gurudev guided millions across the world in meditation on Dec. 21, 2024.