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Greetings
Last weekend, Prem Rawat shattered a 25-year-old Guinness World Record (GWR) for his part in reading to the largest audience at a multi-author book reading—surpassing a record previously held by Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling.
Please watch this (12-minute) behind-the-scenes video that captures the dedication, teamwork, and challenges that went into making this historic event a reality.
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The Challenge & The Triumph
This extraordinary event in Mirzapur, India presented unique hurdles:
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A massive audience of over 130,000 – requiring precise counting under strict GWR specifications, including independent verification through a combination of cutting-edge and manual tracking technologies.
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Meeting rigorous GWR technical requirements – e.g. minimum duration for each author reading; each attendee to have a paid entry ticket.
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Live translation in English and Hindi – ensuring all attendees can understand.
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Audio, visual and logistics – ensuring every attendee can see and hear clearly.
Your Role in This Historic Event
Your support has helped make this possible. $43,500 out of our $70,000 target has been contributed by 290 sponsors so far. If you have already donated to this incredible achievement – thank you!
Help is still needed to cover the costs. You can still be a part of this effort.
Best Wishes,
The Words of Peace Team