Akshar Yoga Kendraa aims for 12 Guinness World Records this year
Recognised by India's AYUSH Ministry, the organisation has already achieved nine records.
Participants include defence personnel, students, professionals, and specially-abled individuals. Dignitaries, namely, Shivarudra Swamiji of Belimath, former Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan, and Bengaluru city Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh will participate.
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