Bihar Creates History with Two Guinness World Records in Madhubani Art and Singing Bowl Performance.
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In April 2025, Bihar made history by setting two Guinness World Records (GWR). The records included the world’s largest Madhubani painting on canvas and the largest singing bowl ensemble performed by 375 Buddhist monks in Bodh Gaya. The GWR certificates were officially presented to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a ceremony at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna, Bihar.
- The first world record was achieved with a massive Madhubani painting measuring 18.69 square meters (201.17 square feet). This monumental artwork was created at the Madhubani Painting Institution in Bihar.
- The painting was the collaborative effort of a 50-member team of women artists, guided by Padma Shri Bauaa Devi. It was specially crafted as a tribute to another legendary Madhubani artist, Padma Shri Jagdamba Devi. The team dedicated 50 continuous hours to completing the artwork.
- This record-setting painting is scheduled to be unveiled at the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games on May 4, 2025. This marks the first time the games are being hosted in Bihar, with events spread across cities like Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai.
Main Point :- (i) Madhubani, also known as Mithila painting, is a traditional folk art that originates from the Mithila region in Bihar, particularly the town of Madhubani. The artists used natural colors made from turmeric, beetroot, carbon, and flowers to craft the record-breaking painting.
(ii) The second Guinness World Record was set in Bodh Gaya, where 375 Buddhist monks—aged between five and seventy—came together to perform a singing bowl ensemble. This gathering marked the largest-ever such performance linked to traditional Buddhist rituals and meditation.
(iii) This unique event was organised by the Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA). Singing bowl performances are deeply connected with Buddhist culture, known for their calming effects and spiritual significance during meditation and ceremonies.
About Bihar
Chief Minister (CM) : Nitish Kumar
Governor : Arif Mohammed Khan
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