For organizing a mass event of Onnichirikkam Oonjalattam in which 101 Oonjals (Traditional Swings) gather/swing involving 101 participants at the same time at a single venue.

Thrissur: The South Indian Bank Limited of Thrissur (Kerala) India has been included by the World Book of Records for organizing a mass event of Onnichirikkam Oonjaladam in which 101 Oonjals (Traditional Swings) gather/swing involving 101 participants at the same time at a single venue on 09 October 2022 at Marine Drive, Kochi (Kerala) India.

The provisional record certificate was presented to Shri Murali Ramakrishnan, MD& CEO, South Indian Bank by Smt. Akansha Shah, an official of World Book of Records, UK. On this occasion, prominent guests and the bank officials including Thomas Joseph K, EVP & Group Business Head, South Indian Bank and Anto George T, Head HR & Admin were   present there.

Significantly, the event aims to promote unity and prosperity among people and celebrate this festive season.  A swing represents fun and enjoyment. Today we celebrate the upside of our lives through this mass gathering to cherish our childhood memories and South Indian Bank is happy to bring this gathering for everyone to enjoy.” The event also had cultural programmes like ‘Chenda Melam’, musical performances by various bands including South Indian Bank’s own band and virtual reality experience zone for visitors.

The event ‘Onnichirikkam Oonjaladam’ (sit together and swing) witnessed a huge gathering. The chief guests for the event included K Chandran Pillai, Chairman, Greater Cochin Development Authority and Shaji Daniel, CFO – Cochin International Airport Ltd. Film Actress Sheelu Abraham and Sabeetta George, Television Artist were also present. 

On being recognized by the World Book of Records, Shri Murali Ramakrishnan was congratulated by members of CWC and dignitaries of international communities.