Gandhinagar, Jun 04, 2025: It is a proud moment for Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University, as one of its students, Pruthu Dilipbhai Vataliya, has etched his name into the book of records. Demonstrating immense concentration, strength, balance and yoga discipline, Pruthu performed 72 wing push-ups in one minute while holding the advanced firefly pose, also known as Tittibhasana. His achievement has been officially recognised by the World Records India as a new world record for ‘Most Wing Push-Ups in Firefly Pose in One Minute’.
The feat, attempted on May 30, marks a unique milestone for Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University. A resident of Gandhinagar, Pruthu is a passionate and committed yoga practitioner. He is currently pursuing his MSc in Chemistry at Swarrnim Science College affiliated with the university. In addition to his academic excellence, Pruthu has emerged as a Yogasana champion at district, state and national level.
Pruthu has been practising Yoga since the age of 8 years.
Sharing his happiness on setting a world record, Pruthu said, “This record is not just about physical strength, but the harmony of mind, body, and breath that yoga teaches. I am beyond grateful to Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University for providing an encouraging environment to pursue my academic as well as personal goals.”
The official submission and evaluation were conducted and documented according to the prescribed guidelines in the presence of university representatives and other dignitaries.
Congratulating Pruthu on his outstanding achievement, Shri Rishabh Jain,President, Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University, said, “We are immensely proud and overwhelmed with joy to see Pruthu achieve this feat. He has clearly set an example of how discipline, perseverance, and the right mentorship can bring in exceptional accomplishments. His record-setting achievement reflects the values we uphold at Swarrnim — of nurturing talent in all its forms, be it science, sports, or the arts. At Swarrnim, we follow a holistic approach to building multi-disciplinary platforms that give students an opportunity to excel not just in academia and entrepreneurship but also in co-curricular and extra-curricular pursuits. Pruthu’s achievement bears testimony to the conducive environment we’ve successfully created for talent to grow and blossom.”
“Pruthu’s achievement exemplifies how students of Swarrnim are pushing boundaries and attaining excellence in both academic and non-academic pursuits. At Swarrnim, students are encouraged time and again, to pursue their passions alongside academics. This record is not just a moment of pride, but a reflection of the holistic education we strive to provide every day,” said Dr Ragin Shah, Provost, Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University.
