Shri Rakesh Kumar

UNIVERSAL BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS Achievement – Devotional Chanting & Akhand Jyoti Lighting

We are proud to announce a historic Record recognized by the UNIVERSAL BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS for the Longest Continuous Ramcharitmanas Chanting, Akhand Sitaram Naam Chanting, and Akhand Jyoti Lighting at one place.

This extraordinary spiritual accomplishment has been achieved by Shri Rakesh Kumar (Ramanujam Trust) along with a dedicated group of 62 devotees on 16th July 2025 at the sacred Shri Ramayan Mandir, Jehanabad, Bihar, India.

✨ Milestones of this Record-breaking Event:

• Continuous Ramcharitmanas Chanting – Devotees have been reciting the holy verses of Ramcharitmanas without interruption since 25th December 2018.

• Akhand Jyoti Lighting – The sacred flame has been kept lit continuously at the mandir from 25th December 2018, symbolizing eternal devotion and divine blessings.

• Akhand Sitaram Naam Chanting – Since 25th December 2020, continuous chanting of the divine name Sitaram has been carried out with utmost sincerity and devotion.

This unparalleled feat is maintained through a disciplined schedule of 62 participants, who perform in organized shifts to ensure the chanting, naam-smaran, and jyoti lighting remain unbroken. Their steadfast faith, commitment, and devotional spirit have set an unmatched global spiritual benchmark.

This record not only highlights the deep-rooted devotion of Shri Rakesh Kumar (Ramanujam Trust) and his dedicated team, but also stands as a beacon of inspiration for devotees across the world, proving that faith, perseverance, and collective effort can create history.

🌸 A Sacred Legacy
The event at Shri Ramayan Mandir is more than just a record—it is a living legacy of devotion, a spiritual light guiding generations towards faith, peace, and unity in the name of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram.