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Remona Pereira’s 170-Hour Bharatanatyam Marathon Officially Certified as World Record

The Golden Book of World Records ceremony spotlighted her endurance, raising Bharatanatyam’s profile globally.

Overview

  • Remona Evette Pereira danced continuously from July 21 to July 28 for 170 hours, pausing only for a 15-minute break every three hours and showcasing adavus, abhinaya, mudras and karanas.
  • Her marathon exceeded the previous 127-hour record by 43 hours to establish a new global benchmark for classical dance endurance.
  • A dedicated medical team remained on hand throughout the week, with her guru Dr Shrividya Muralidhar and St Aloysius University leaders providing logistical and moral support.
  • Videos of her performance went viral on social media, drawing coverage from national news outlets and attracting viewers from across India.
  • On July 29, Manish Vishnoi, India representative of the Golden Book of World Records, formally presented Pereira with a certificate of excellence at St Aloysius University.