Ujjain damru world record

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, has set a new Guinness World Record with 1,500 musicians playing the damru, a small drum, simultaneously at the Mahakaleshwar temple during the third Monday of the holy month of Shravan. The performance, which lasted ten minutes and was conducted to the tune of Bhasma Aarti, surpassed the previous record of 488 players set in New York. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated the participants, expressing that the event resonated with the spiritual essence of the city, known as Baba Mahakal. The initiative was organized by the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee and the state's Culture Department, with players donning saffron attire and undergoing special training. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including local MPs, who celebrated the achievement. The feat has been dedicated to the presiding deity of the Mahakaleshwar shrine, marking a significant cultural milestone for Ujjain.