World's largest prayer wheel in Vietnam certified by the Guinness World Records


HANOI, March 21 (Bernama): The Guinness World Records has certified The Great Prayer Wheel "Drigung Kagyu Rinchen Khorchen Khorwe Go Gek” located at Samten Hills cultural and spiritual tourist complex in Dalat, Vietnam as the world's largest prayer wheel.

Officially inaugurated on March 11, The Great Prayer Wheel is made of pure copper, inlaid with 24K gold, weighing 200 tonnes, 37.22 metres in height and 16.53 metres in diameter, according to a statement.

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