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Shiva Keshava Machani, a miniature creator from Yemmiganur successful Kurnool district, who has made it to the India Book of Records and the Guinness Book earlier, has precocious been honoured with the Ugadi Puraskarams for his publication to this creation signifier implicit the past 12 years.
Mr. Shiva Keshava specialises successful intricate miniature carvings connected chalk pieces. His enactment focuses connected precision, patience, and transforming tiny materials into elaborate creator creations.
Explaining astir his journey, Mr. Shiva Keshava said his penchant for the creation began during his Class VII, inspired by a Telugu acquisition titled ‘Shilpi’.
“I started with elemental carvings connected chalk pieces, and my Telugu teacher, Eranna, encouraged maine to continue,” helium said.
Mr. Shiva Keshava practised and honed his skills and progressed from basal 2D carvings to highly elaborate 3D miniature structures, including intricate facial carvings.
In March, 2024, helium was recognised by the India Book of Records for creating a 7 mm miniature replica of the ICC World Cup Trophy, utilizing a azygous toothpick.
To execute planetary recognition, Mr. Shiva Keshava applied for the Guinness World Records, but failed successful his archetypal effort successful 2024 owed to method guidelines.
“In the effort connected August 24, 2025, I created the smallest nautical knot board, featuring 14 indispensable knots specified arsenic the Bowline, Clove Hitch, Figure-Eight, and Carrick Bend. Each knot was crafted with utmost precision astatine a miniature scale. At the centre of the board, I incorporated a finely designed nautical helm made of silver, adding authenticity and creator worth to the work,” helium said and this made him participate the Guinness Book of Records.
The announcement of his accomplishment was made connected February 11, 2026. Recognising his publication to miniature creation connected chalk pieces, helium was honoured with the Ugadi Puraskarams 2026. He received the grant from Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Mr. Shiva Keshava said that helium would proceed inspiring students and younker by promoting creativity, discipline, and dedication done his work.
