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Mangaluru student sets global record with 170-hour Bharatanatyam performance
Mangaluru student sets global record with 170-hour Bharatanatyam performance (Photos: Remona Evette Pereira/Instagram) India Today Trending Desk Remona Evette Pereira set a world record with 170-hour Bharatanatyam dance She performed continuously from July 21 to 28 with brief breaks Pereira is the first globally to achieve this marathon dance feat Remona Evette Pereira, a student of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) in Mangaluru, has etched her name into the Golden Book of World Records with an unparalleled 170-hour Bharatanatyam performance. The final-year BA student embarked on the record-breaking journey on July 21, concluding it on July 28 amid thunderous applause, tears of joy, and widespread admiration. With this feat, Pereira became the first person globally to perform the classical Indian dance form continuously for such a duration. Speaking to The Times of India, Christopher D'Souza, Director, Ranga Adhyayana Kendra, St Aloysius College, said that Pereira took a short break of 15 minutes every three hours during the marathon. At the age of three, Pereira began her formal training in Bharatanatyam under renowned guru Shrividya Muralidhar. Years of rigorous practice and devotion culminated in her Rangapravesha - her formal solo debut on stage - in 2019, The Times of India reports. Remona Evette Pereira's historic achievement is not only a personal triumph but also a celebration of Bharatanatyam's cultural richness and her unwavering dedication to the art form. Remona Evette Pereira, a student of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) in Mangaluru, has etched her name into the Golden Book of World Records with an unparalleled 170-hour Bharatanatyam performance. The final-year BA student embarked on the record-breaking journey on July 21, concluding it on July 28 amid thunderous applause, tears of joy, and widespread admiration. With this feat, Pereira became the first person globally to perform the classical Indian dance form continuously for such a duration. Speaking to The Times of India, Christopher D'Souza, Director, Ranga Adhyayana Kendra, St Aloysius College, said that Pereira took a short break of 15 minutes every three hours during the marathon. At the age of three, Pereira began her formal training in Bharatanatyam under renowned guru Shrividya Muralidhar. Years of rigorous practice and devotion culminated in her Rangapravesha - her formal solo debut on stage - in 2019, The Times of India reports. Remona Evette Pereira's historic achievement is not only a personal triumph but also a celebration of Bharatanatyam's cultural richness and her unwavering dedication to the art form. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Time of India
24-07-2025
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- Time of India
BA student attempts 170-hour Bharatanatyam marathon
Mangaluru: Remona Evette Pereira, a third-year BA student at St Aloysius (Deemed to Be University), is on a tireless mission to etch her name in the Golden Book of Records with an extraordinary 170-hour Bharatanatyam dance marathon. The dance marathon, under way at the St Aloysius College campus, began on July 21 and is set to conclude at 1 pm on July 28. "As part of this marathon, she takes a short break of 15 minutes every three hours," said Christopher D'Souza, director, Ranga Adhyayana Kendra, St Aloysius College. "So far, over 125 hours have been recorded, and the entire performance is being meticulously documented. A judge is expected to arrive soon to officially validate the attempt. Remona's mother, Gladis Pereira, has been her strongest pillar of support throughout the challenge. Her energy rises whenever there is an audience. We also have a dedicated team of volunteers and students who take turns to stay with her, cheer her on, and keep her spirits high," D'Souza said. Remona's passion for Bharatanatyam began early. She started learning at the age of three under the tutelage of Shrividya Muralidhar and performed her Rangapravesha in 2019. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do you wash your bath towel often? Experts in Singapore found germs 'too numerous to count' CNA Read More Undo She is also a NSS volunteer. Her vision is to make Indian classical dance accessible to orphans, persons with disabilities, and transgender individuals. She also dreams of pursuing a PhD in Bharatanatyam. Remona had received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2022 and holds few other records to her name. She has won numerous dance competitions and has been featured on several TV shows. Beyond Bharatanatyam, her dance repertoire spans classical, semi-classical, folk, hip hop, Latin, Bollywood, ballroom, and even acrobatic forms. Her performances are known for their daring and creativity, dancing on broken glass, nail pads, mud pots, balancing fire pots, karagattam, dancing with fire hula hoops, LED feathers, and even preparing tea on head and balancing on a copper plate.
Time of India
24-07-2025
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- Time of India
Mangaluru: BA student takes on 170-hour Bharatanatyam marathon to enter Golden Book of Records
MANGALURU: Remona Evette Pereira, a third-year BA student at St Aloysius Deemed to Be University, is on a tireless mission to etch her name in the Golden Book of Records with an extraordinary 170-hour Bharatanatyam dance marathon. The dance marathon, underway at the St Aloysius College campus, began on July 21 and is set to conclude at 1 pm on July 28. ' As part of this marathon, she takes a short break of 15 minutes every three hours,' said Christopher D'Souza, Director, Ranga Adhyayana Kendra, St Aloysius College. 'So far, over 125 hours have been recorded, and the entire performance is being meticulously documented. A judge is expected to arrive soon to officially validate the attempt. Remona's mother, Gladis Pereira, has been her strongest pillar of support throughout the challenge. Her energy rises whenever there is an audience. We also have a dedicated team of volunteers and students who take turns to stay with her, cheer her on, and keep her spirits high,' D'Souza said. Remona's passion for Bharatanatyam began early. She started learning at the age of three under the tutelage of Shrividya Muralidhar and performed her Rangapravesha in 2019. She is also a NSS volunteer. Her vision is to make Indian classical dance accessible to orphans, persons with disabilities, and transgender individuals. She also dreams of pursuing a PhD in Bharatanatyam. Remona had received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2022 and holds few other records to her name. She has won numerous dance competitions and has been featured on several TV shows. Beyond Bharatanatyam, her dance repertoire spans classical, semi-classical, folk, hip hop, Latin, Bollywood, ballroom, and even acrobatic forms. Her performances are known for their daring and creativity, dancing on broken glass, nail pads, mud pots, balancing fire pots, karagattam, dancing with fire hula hoops, LED feathers, and even preparing tea on head and balancing on a copper plate.
