• Minister David Bahati and Indian Acting High Commissioner Yogendra Singh Present Prestigious World Book of Records Certificate in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda: In a remarkable celebration of faith, devotion and cultural unity, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Uganda Ltd. successfully organised three extraordinary world record attempts at MTN Omondi Stadium, Kampala, bringing together approximately 3,000 participants in a grand tribute to Lord Balaji.

The event featured three distinctive record attempts: Largest Gathering Dressed as Lord Balaji, Largest Human Image of the Sacred Tilak, and Largest Synchronized Chanting of the Lord Balaji Mantra. The initiative reflected the profound spiritual significance of Lord Balaji while promoting India’s rich religious and cultural heritage on an international platform.

The programme was spearheaded by Trustees G.C. Sekhara Gupta and Lavanya Gogulapati, whose leadership and commitment played a significant role in bringing this large-scale devotional initiative to fruition. The occasion was graced by the distinguished presence of Hon. David Bahati, Minister of the Government of Uganda; Yogendra Singh, Acting High Commissioner of India to Uganda; Santosh Shukla, CEO of World Book of Records; and Paresh Mehta, Chairperson of the Indian Association of Uganda, along with other dignitaries and members of the Indian community.

Recognising the significance of these remarkable collective achievements, the prestigious World Book of Records certificate was presented by Hon. David Bahati, Minister of the Government of Uganda, and Yogendra Singh, Acting Indian High Commissioner to Uganda. World Book of Records Chartered Officers Kavita Shrivastava and Himanshu Tiwari formally presented the certificate, commemorating the occasion.

The ceremony stood as a memorable expression of devotion, discipline and community participation, strengthening cultural ties between India and Uganda. It also highlighted the power of collective faith in bringing people together beyond geographical boundaries, creating a significant moment in the international celebration of India’s spiritual traditions.