The centrepiece of the festival was a 53.8-foot-high and 42-foot-wide Golu display featuring more than 3,750 traditional dolls arranged in an elaborate stepped structure. The installation showcased Tamil Nadu’s centuries-old Golu tradition through intricate craftsmanship, cultural storytelling and devotion on a large scale.
The World Book of Records, United Kingdom, adjudicated SPR Constructions Pvt. Ltd. (SPR Group India) for the Tallest Golu Display, recognising the scale and significance of the installation.
What began as an initiative to celebrate and preserve a cherished cultural tradition became one of Chennai’s major festive attractions. Throughout the ten-day event, SPR City received a steady stream of visitors, with families gathering to view the display and participate in the celebrations.
Alongside the record-setting installation, the festival featured traditional poojas, devotional music and cultural performances. These activities gave visitors an opportunity to experience the spirit of Navaratri beyond the Golu display itself.
The World Book of Records certificate is to be presented by Ms. Ankita Shah, Chartered Officer, World Book of Records, to Mr. Prakash Mohanasundaram, Vice President – Revenue, and Mr. Balakumar Chandrasekaran, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, on behalf of SPR Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
The achievement highlights Chennai’s enduring connection with its cultural traditions and demonstrates how community celebrations can bring people together across generations. With more than one lakh visitors and international recognition, SPR City Navaratri Utsavam 2026 has emerged as a significant cultural event in the city.
The initiative also reflects SPR India’s efforts to develop community spaces and experiences that extend beyond residential development, encouraging cultural and social engagement.
SPR City is a 63-acre integrated township developed by SPR India in Perambur, Chennai, and is home to over 1,000 families. The development features Chennai’s tallest residential tower, with 47 floors. Its residential, commercial and educational facilities include Market of India, District 12 office spaces and The Shri Ram Universal School, alongside upcoming shopping, entertainment and healthcare infrastructure.
Located approximately 500 metres from Perambur Bus Terminus, 1 km from Perambur Railway Station and 800 metres from the proposed Perambur Metro station, SPR City also offers convenient access to Chennai Central Railway Station, the High Court and the Secretariat. Its integrated commercial spaces cater to businesses, traders and investors.
Market of India (MOI), a flagship commercial development within SPR City, is envisioned as a destination for organised retail trade, bringing diverse business communities together within a modern, integrated commercial ecosystem. The project aims to reshape the traditional trading landscape by providing a structured and professionally planned environment for traders, retailers, entrepreneurs and businesses while strengthening commercial connectivity across Chennai, Tamil Nadu and beyond.
According to the project’s published master plan, Market of India envisages more than 5,000 shops, with approximately 54 lakh sq. ft. of planned built-up area. The development is designed to include essential commercial infrastructure, including a central plaza spanning over 1.5 acres and an indoor, air-conditioned environment intended to enhance the mall experience. With an emphasis on scale, accessibility, infrastructure and business integration, Market of India aims to establish a benchmark for organised trade infrastructure and position Chennai as a prominent hub for regional and national retailers.
Established in 1972, SPR India is a Chennai-based real estate developer with a legacy spanning over five decades across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. Its portfolio includes projects such as SPR City, Osian Heights and Osian Chlorophyll.
The company’s flagship project, SPR City, is a 63-acre integrated township in Perambur that is already home to over 1,000 families. Envisioned as a city within a city, the development brings together residential living, commercial spaces, education and upcoming lifestyle destinations, including Market of India and Chennai’s tallest residential tower.
Through its focus on integrated urban living, SPR India continues to contribute to Chennai’s evolving real estate landscape, while the record-recognised Golu display highlights the role of large-scale community celebrations in preserving and showcasing the city’s cultural traditions.
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