Kuzhalmannam G Ramakrishnan - Guinness world record holder for Longest hand drum marathon

Guinness world record holder for Longest hand drum marathon
The longest performance on a hand drum for 501 hours was achieved by Kuzhalmannam Ramakrishnan (India).

The Maestro

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Record Fete

New World Record of 501 Hours of Performance! - 'HRUDAYA THAALAM' - A humble dedication to the world of medical science. The concert lasted for 21 Days (at Nandavanam Hospital, Ottappalam, Kerala, India) was concluded on 26th July, 2009, while surpassing an earlier record of 324 hours set by Mr.Prasanth Manohar Gaikwad on Tabla. He is the first person in the world, for playing more than 500hours in any instrument continuously.

Other Achievements & Awards

Deva vadya Visharada Award from Dr.K.J.Yesudass (coimbatore, September 2008)Image 10 of 16
He has won several Awards including Gold Medal in National University Festival
“KalaaPraveena ” of PBSSNC
“ LayaRathna” of Mookambika Vidya Nikethan
“MridhangaVaadyaKalaaThilakam”of KBS Cochin
“Vaadya Samrat” of S.S.Trust,Pune
“KalaaVallabha” of Palakkad Munnot
Outstanding Young Indian 2004 of Indian Jaycees
Vocational Excellence Award 2005 by Rotary Club of Cannanore Seaside
'Vadyaratna' by Kannur Sangeetha Sabha
'Naadaratna' by Chembai Smriti
Human Wonder Award 2005 by Sangam Kala Group
'Kalaratna' by Kaladarpanam,Cochin.

Guinness world record certificate presented by minister M A Baby.

Guinness World Record certificate presentation - Felicitation by hon.Minister A K Antony.

Guinness World Record certificate presentation - certificate presented by Hon.Minister Vayalar Ravi.

Ailment CD 'Relax with Rhythm' released by TKA Nair, Principal Secretary of PM to PK Biju MP, at Kerala House.

Deva vadya Visharada Award from Dr.K.J.Yesudass (coimbatore, September 2008)

Receiving the Guinness World Record Certificate from Hon. Minister for General Education, M.A. Baby.

The Glorious event! - When old world record of 84 Hours was crossed.