Awards & Recognitions
Excellence Recognised, Legacy Celebrated
The spiritual and cultural endeavours of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kundaldham have earned extraordinary recognition at the highest levels — from the Guinness Book of World Records to the Asia, India, and Limca Books of Records. Under the divine guidance of H.H. Shree Gyanjivandasji Swami, the institution has set over 33 world records spanning sacred manuscripts, devotional literature, religious statues, audio productions, and spiritual gatherings. Each record is not merely a statistic — it is a milestone of devotion, a monument to the collective faith of thousands of saints and satsangis who pour their hearts into every endeavour.
Guinness World Records
10 world records
2017Longest Audio Book
Sagar Katha — 146,444 mins 52 secs
Kundaldham set the Guinness World Record for the world's longest audio book — 'Shree Haricharitramrut Sagar', spanning 146,444 minutes (over 101 days), a sacred narration of Lord Swaminarayan's life and teachings by Gyanjivandasji Swami and Ishwarcharandasji Swami.
2020Thickest Book Published
Sagar Granth — 496 mm thick, 10,080 pages
The Sagar Granth ('Shree Haricharitramrut Sagar') earned a Guinness World Record as the world's thickest published book at 496 mm — a monumental biography of Bhagwan Swaminarayan comprising 10,080 pages, 29 cantos, and 1,02,564 couplets, weighing 9.5 kilograms.
2021Largest Collection of Religious Statues
Swaminarayan's Akshardham in Kundaldham — 7,090 idols
Kundaldham's Akshardham complex holds a Guinness World Record for the largest collection of religious statues — 7,090 unique idols of Bhagwan Swaminarayan ranging from 6 inches to 6 feet, displayed in an enclosure the size of a cricket ground.
2021Largest Display of Religious Statues
Anek Rupe Swaminarayan — 7,070 unique idols
The 'Anek Rupe Swaminarayan' event at Kundaldham on 19 December 2021 displayed 7,070 unique idols of Bhagwan Swaminarayan arranged in 27 circles, accompanied by 15,000 pure-ghee diyas — a breathtaking Guinness World Record for the largest display of religious statues.
2022Largest Manuscript
Shikshapatri — 4 m² (43.05 ft²), 224 pages
Kundaldham achieved a Guinness World Record for the world's largest Shikshapatri manuscript, measuring 4 m² (43.05 ft²) and containing 224 pages. The sacred scripture penned by Bhagwan Swaminarayan himself was faithfully reproduced at this unprecedented scale on 22 January 2022.
2022Largest Spiral-Bound Notebook
Katha Saar — 1.58 m² (17.06 ft²)
The 'Kathasara - Discourse Digest' set a Guinness World Record as the world's largest spiral-bound notebook at 1.58 m², created to encourage devotees to take keynotes from spiritual discourses — a tradition Gyanjivandasji Swami has championed for over 40 years.
2022Largest Hindu Smriti
Vachanamrut — 3.22 m × 2.23 m (126 × 87 inches)
The Vachanamrut — a treasured collection of Bhagwan Swaminarayan's divine discourses — was reproduced at a monumental 3.22 m × 2.23 m (126 × 87 inches), earning the Guinness World Record for the world's Largest Hindu Smriti on 6 May 2022.
2022Largest Book Sentence
11,111 Valap na Ven — multi-language books
A Guinness World Record was set for the largest book sentence using 11,111 books arranged across multiple languages by saints and devotees at Kundaldham — the sacred sentence celebrated the 18th birthday of Ghanshyam Maharaj in a spectacular display of devotion.
2022Largest Book Word
Guruji's 2,121 Kirtans
Kundaldham set a Guinness World Record for the largest book word — a compilation of Gyanjivandasji Swami's 2,121 divine Kirtans, devotional hymns composed and rendered over decades of tireless spiritual service, arranged into a single monumental word formation.
2022Longest Chanting Marathon
Swaminarayan Bhajan Yaag — 27 hrs 27 mins 27 secs
The Swaminarayan Bhajan Yaag at Kundaldham, Vadodara, earned a Guinness World Record for the longest chanting marathon — an uninterrupted 27 hours, 27 minutes and 27 seconds of continuous devotional chanting of the divine name of Swaminarayan by thousands of satsangis.
Asia Book of Records
14 world records
2022Scripting a Book in Hindi with 6202 Titanium Sheets & 12404 Pages
Asia Book of Records recognised Kundaldham for scripting a sacred Hindi book on 6,202 titanium sheets comprising 12,404 pages — an unprecedented achievement in the permanent preservation of devotional literature using indestructible metal, designed to endure for ten thousand years.
2021Longest Telecast of a Religious Word to Word Discourse
Kundaldham set an Asia Book of Records for the longest continuous televised broadcast of a religious word-to-word discourse — making the divine teachings of the Swaminarayan tradition accessible to millions of devotees across the globe without a break.
2019Performing the Abhishekam of Lord Harikrushna Maharaj
An Asia Book of Records was established for the grandest Abhishekam of Lord Harikrushna Maharaj at Kundaldham on 22 December 2019 — a sacred bathing ritual conducted with 1,100 kg of pure Gir cow's ghee and 5,100 grams of saffron, with Maha-Prasadam distributed to 5,500+ devotees.
2020Maximum People Chanting Online Simultaneously
During the global pandemic, Kundaldham united devotees worldwide in a record-setting Asia Book of Records achievement — the maximum number of people simultaneously chanting the name of Lord Swaminarayan in a single online digital session.
2022Largest Manuscript
The Asia Book of Records recognised Kundaldham for creating the largest sacred manuscript — a monumental reproduction of holy scriptures that showcases the institution's reverence for preserving devotional literature at extraordinary scale.
2022Largest Notebook
Kundaldham earned an Asia Book of Records for producing the world's largest notebook — a record-breaking physical volume used to document sacred spiritual discourses and devotional content in an awe-inspiring format.
2021Largest Collection of Religious Statues
Asia Book of Records recognised Kundaldham for housing the largest collection of religious statues — a breathtaking ensemble of 7,090 divine forms of Bhagwan Swaminarayan that draws pilgrims from across India and the world.
2021Holding the Largest Display of Religious Statues
An Asia Book of Records was awarded to Kundaldham for holding the largest display of religious statues — 7,070 unique divine forms of Bhagwan Swaminarayan arranged in 27 circles, a visually spectacular and spiritually stirring achievement.
2022Inscribing the Maximum Number of Titanium Sheets with Hindu Scriptures
Kundaldham set an Asia Book of Records for inscribing the maximum number of titanium sheets with Hindu scriptures — a visionary initiative to preserve the divine words of Bhagwan Swaminarayan for eternity in an indestructible medium.
2021Longest Prayer on Annakut Thal
Asia Book of Records acknowledged Kundaldham for the longest prayer offered on an Annakut Thal — a spectacular offering of hundreds of food items arranged in a grand display and consecrated through an extended devotional prayer ceremony.
2020Installating the Largest Fibre Idols
An Asia Book of Records was set by Kundaldham for installing the largest fibre idols — magnificent sculptures crafted with extraordinary detail, installed across the temple complex representing the divine glory of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
2022Digitizing the Maximum Number of Scriptures for Eternity
Kundaldham earned an Asia Book of Records for digitizing the maximum number of scriptures for permanent preservation — a visionary technological initiative ensuring that the sacred texts of the Swaminarayan tradition survive for future generations.
2021Maximum Number of 3D Animated Religio-Spiritual Movies
An Asia Book of Records was set for producing the maximum number of 3D animated religio-spiritual movies — bringing the life and teachings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan to life through modern animation for audiences of all ages across the world.
2023Longest Audio Book
The Asia Book of Records recognised Kundaldham for producing the longest audio book — a devotional narration of unparalleled length, preserving the sacred stories and teachings of the Swaminarayan tradition in an accessible audio format.
India Book of Records
7 world records
2022Largest Manuscript
Shikshapatri
The India Book of Records acknowledged Kundaldham for creating the largest Shikshapatri manuscript — confirming the institution's world-record achievement in the grand-scale reproduction of this foundational Swaminarayan scripture authored by Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
2022Largest Hindi Book Manuscript Engraved on Titanium Sheet
India Book of Records recognised Kundaldham for engraving the largest Hindi book manuscript on titanium sheets — an extraordinary initiative combining devotion and technology to preserve the Shreemad Haricharitramrut Sagar in permanent, imperishable form for 10,000 years.
2020Thickest Book Published
Sagar Granth — 10,080 pages
The India Book of Records recognised the Sagar Granth as the thickest published book in the country — the 'Shree Haricharitramrut Sagar', a colossal biography of Bhagwan Swaminarayan comprising 10,080 pages, 29 cantos, and 1,02,564 couplets, weighing 9.5 kg.
2021Longest Telecast of a Religious Word to Word Discourse
Kundaldham was recognised by the India Book of Records for the longest continuous television broadcast of a religious word-to-word discourse — making divine wisdom of Bhagwan Swaminarayan accessible to devotees across the nation without interruption.
2021Longest Prayer on Annakut Thal
India Book of Records acknowledged Kundaldham's extraordinary Annakut Thal ceremony — the longest devotional prayer offered over a magnificent display of hundreds of food items, prepared and consecrated with immense care and devotion.
2022Largest Notebook
The India Book of Records recognised Kundaldham for producing the largest notebook — a record-setting physical volume documenting sacred devotional content and spiritual discourses of the Swaminarayan tradition.
2023Longest Audio Book
Sagar Katha
The India Book of Records confirmed Kundaldham's Sagar Katha as the longest audio book produced in the country — a devotional audio series of unmatched length narrating the sacred life and teachings of Lord Swaminarayan.
Limca Book of Records
2 world records
2021Manuscript Inscribed in Titanium
Limca Book of Records honoured Kundaldham for inscribing a sacred manuscript in titanium — a pioneering effort to preserve the holy scriptures of the Swaminarayan tradition in an indestructible medium for all future generations.
2022Thickest Book Published
The Limca Book of Records recognised Kundaldham for publishing the thickest book — acknowledging the Sagar Granth as a landmark volume of devotional literature that stands as an extraordinary achievement in religious publishing.