Overview

• Over eight days, Pereira performed 170 hours of uninterrupted Bharatanatyam, taking only 15-minute breaks every three hours and showcasing the full range of footwork, abhinaya, mudras, and karanas.
• She opened her marathon on July 21 with a prayer to Lord Ganesha and concluded it on July 28 with homage to Goddess Durga, underscoring the spiritual roots of her art.
• St. Aloysius Deemed to be University and her guru, Dr. Shrividya Muralidhar, provided 18 months of training support and on-site guidance throughout the attempt.
• Dr. Manish Vishnoi of the Golden Book of World Records highlighted her decision to extend the dance marathon to seven days despite meeting the 120-hour threshold in five.
• Cultural and educational figures in Mangaluru and across Tulu Nadu have lauded her resilience as a milestone for Indian classical dance.