‘Genius’ in ‘Guinness’! Sanjay Dayanand-Udupi Enters Guinness Book of World Records (GBOWR) for his creation of Postures on a Pencil Lead
Mangaluru: Give him a pencil, and this young man is sure to come up with a miniature art in a jiffy on the pencil lead. The hands that deftly created ‘Nano Krishna’ on a pencil lead is Sanjay Dayanand, a 30-year-old youth hailing from Kokkarne near Brahmavar-Udupi District. Sanjay Dayanand is talented in Supervisory Skills, Artist, Data Entry and other talents. Having studied Accountancy, B.Com-Bachelor of Commerce from the Year 2005-2008 in SSMIET-Sri Sai Madhavi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Andhra University, presently he is employed as an accountant in a private firm in Pune.
Announcing his feat to the media during a press meet held at Mangalore Press Club, Sanjay said his passion for trying unique things began with the making of one-cm clay idol of Ganesh. Since his childhood, he has been making clay idols of the elephant god every Ganesh Chaturthi, and that helped him fine tune his skills, Sanjay said. It not only became a talk of the town but also won him first Guinness book of world records title. But the joy was short lived for him, as a similar work, on groundnut wiped out the record.
Not deterred, Sanjay went on to give a two-mm lead the shape of Lord Ganesha, helping him reclaim the title later a few years ago. Sanjay had announced to continue his record winning spree at that time, by creating similar work on Krishna. It has become a reality now, with the miniature model entering the record book. Sanjay told Team Mangalorean that the needle used for hemming is the only tool he uses for the job. He doesn’t depend on any lenses, to get a closer look at the lead, he claimed.
When he began to work on micro-mini Ganesh, he took a fortnight to complete. In the case of Krishna, it was just a couple of minutes. He also has recreated Bahubali, ISRO satellite and gopuram of famous Nanjangud Srikanteshwara Temple on pencil lead to name a few. Paryaya Sri Lakshmivarateertha Swamiji of Shirur Mutt had handed over a certificate issued by Guinness Book of World Records to Sanjay when he had the record first time in 2011. For Micro-Sculptor Sanjay Dayanand, who is self-taught, the urge to do something creative began at the early with the support from his parents, has once again entered into the Guinness Book of World Records, for his creation of postures on a pencil lead, in August 2018, where he had carved images of Ganesha on pencil lead in three sizes in 1.30 mins.
Give him a pencil Sanjay is sure to come up with a miniature art in a jiffy on the pencil lead. Indian and Asian Book of Records has also made note of the same in August 2017 in Faridabad. Sanjay’s desire to convert a pencil lead into something creative has reached him into Asian Book of Records when he carved ‘Lord Ganesha’ in three different postures on a pencil lead in 90 seconds flat. Although he has made into Asian Book of records, Sanjay’s burning desire was to make it to the Guinness Book of World Records, and his dream has come true. In August 2012 his creation of Lord Ganesha on pencil lead in 167 seconds had entered his name in the 2013 edition of Indian Book of Records for the fastest carving of an idol of Lord Ganesha. Since then there has been no looking back for the self-taught artist, because in August 2017, he has beaten his own old record by carving similar kind of idol in 90 seconds.
No doubt Sanjay’s dexterity in designing little marvels on pencil leads has not only made him bag awards but also earned name and fame. “I owe my success to my mother who has always been encouraging me to keep my passion undimmed. She has pushed me to realize my dreams. My mission is to make a mark in the field I have chosen to embark on,” he says. In 2017 speaking to Team Mangalorean, Sanjay’s mother Sunitha had said, ” My eldest son Sanjay has always been an enigma to our family. We never expected that his talent would reach so far, but if at all he has reached where he is now, it is due to his own efforts. He lives his life on his own terms. God has blessed him with this unique talent, which we are all proud of”.
Speaking to mangalorean.com, Sanjay said, ” Adding the trick of working the magic fast on the brittle lead is to remember how much of pressure that needs to be applied. While speed is of the essence, it is also a big task to ensure that the lead does not break. While assurance was given by Indian and Asian Books of Records, that they will facilitate my Guinness authentication, I had kept my spirits up. It is not easy for those without deep pockets to make a Guinness attempt straight away. But I am happy now that my aspirations have made it into the Guinness records. That was my dream, and my dream has come true. “
Team Mangalorean wishes Sanjay Dayanand all success in his future endeavors, and wish him luck that he could be included in many more of Guinness Book of World Records.