A talented Class 7 student at Pine World School, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Tanmay Darak is an India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records holder. He has earned recognition for his ability to name 76 historical monuments of India while blindfolded. Alongside this unique talent, Tanmay is passionate about cricket and believes that blindfold training has helped improve his focus, concentration, and performance in both sports and academics.

The Initiation

Record Holder Tanmay Darak shares that he started practicing blindfold activities around a year ago. What began as a new experience gradually developed into an area of interest for him. With guidance from his mentor, Praveen, who travels from Jaipur to Udaipur to train him, Tanmay learned the process of blindfold training and understood how he could work towards achieving a record.

Gurus & Role Models

Talking about the people who have guided him, Tanmay Darak shares that his teachers have played an important role in helping him develop his blindfold talent. His mentor, Praveen Sir, travels from Jaipur to Udaipur to train him and has guided him through the complete process of blindfold training. Having already created several records himself, Praveen Sir helped Tanmay understand the techniques and encouraged him to work towards creating his own record. Tanmay also receives constant guidance from his school teachers. His class teacher, Aparna Ma’am, along with his Science teacher, Sagarika Ma’am, Maths teacher, Himanshu Sir, and English teacher, Roshni Ma’am, support and guide him in his academic and personal growth. For Tanmay, his biggest role models are his parents. He shares that their encouragement has given him the confidence to continue practicing blindfold activities and pursue his unique talent.

The Talent

Tanmay Darak shares that blindfold training has benefited him in many ways. He believes that practicing while blindfolded activates the brain and helps it work more efficiently. The practice has also helped him improve his focus, which he feels allows him to concentrate better on his studies and sports. Talking about blindfold training, he shares that the practice involves different exercises, including hand exercises, dance exercises, and eyeball exercises. He also practices sleeping while blindfolded as part of the training process, which he believes helps activate his brain and improve its efficiency.

Achievements

India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records holder Tanmay Darak has earned recognition for his unique ability to name 76 historical monuments of India while blindfolded. His ability to recall and name these historical monuments without seeing them has earned him a place among young record holders.

A Bit More

Alongside his achievement in blindfold training, Tanmay also enjoys playing cricket. Balancing academics, sports, and his unique practice, he continues to explore his abilities and work towards achieving more. He shares that his mentor, Praveen Sir, travels from Jaipur to train him, where he learns in-depth techniques and continues to develop his skills. Youngstar Tanmay Darak believes in the simple yet powerful thought, “Never give up. Never stay back, and if you have an opportunity, grab it.” This thought motivates him to keep moving forward, face challenges with confidence, and make the most of every opportunity that comes his way. Sharing a message with other Youngstars, Tanmay says, “Study hard and do well. Be good engineers and doctors.” Through his message, he encourages young students to focus on their studies, work hard, and build a successful future.