MAXIMUM TRADITIONAL CLAY STOVES USED FOR PREPARING NAIVEDYA AT A SINGLE VENUE

This is to certify that the GAWADE FAMILY, MADYACHI WADI (WAGHCHAUDI), from Nerur, Kudal, has preserved their ancestral tradition for many years, by preparing Naivadya (offering) for Lord Ganesh (GAWADE GHARANYACHA MAHARAJA) on 52 Traditional Clay Stoves (CHULHA), made simply from clay at a single venue. The fire is kindled using collected wood, maintaining the purity and authenticity of age-old cooking practices. This unique ritual is collectively performed by 52 officially registered families of the Gawade lineage.This rare and extraordinary ritual, carried out collectively by Gawade family members, represents a unique cultural heritage where devotion, tradition, and sustainability come together. By continuing this practice across generations, the Gawade family has created a remarkable record of faith and tradition, setting a new World Record on 29th August, 2025, at Nerur, Kudal, Sindhudurga, Maharashtra, India.

“Congratulations on your extraordinary achievement! Your determination, perseverance, and dedication have earned you a well-deserved place in the World Records Book of India. Keep inspiring others with your remarkable accomplishments!”