Pune: Over 4,000 Participants Create Miniature Forts at Pune’s ‘Killotsav 2026’ in Sarasbaug; Earn World Record Recognition
Pune, 3rd November 2026: More than 4,000 students, parents and citizens participated in ‘Killotsav 2026 – My Heritage, My Pride’, an initiative organised by Artwala Foundation and Aarambh Foundation, with support from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), at Sarasbaug on Sunday, 1st November. The event, which involved participants creating miniature models of Maharashtra’s historic forts using natural soil, was recognised by the Book of World Records.
The record was registered in the names of Artwala Foundation, Aarambh Foundation and Pune Municipal Corporation. Representatives of the India Division of the Book of World Records were present to assess and verify the proceedings. The recognition was announced in the presence of civic officials, organisers and participants.
The initiative aimed to familiarise children and younger participants with Maharashtra’s fort heritage and the history associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj through a hands-on activity. Participants were provided with natural soil and encouraged to build miniature fort models using their creativity.
Pune Mayor Manjusha Deepak Nagpure and Deputy Mayor Parshuram Wadekar attended the programme, along with Additional Municipal Commissioner (Garden Department) Ashok Ghorpade.
PMC supported the event through its Garden Department and other departments, including IT, Security, Electrical, Solid Waste Management, Fire Brigade, Education and Health. The initiative was organised under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram.
Representatives of both organising foundations and PMC officials were involved in the planning and execution of the event. The programme was hosted by Ravindra Jagdale.
