Highlights:
Who: Remona Evette Pereira, 20-year-old Catholic student from St. Aloysius College, Mangalore
What: Set a world record with a 170-hour continuous Bharatanatyam performance
When: July 21 to July 28, 2025
Recognition: Officially entered the Golden Book of World Records, surpassing the previous record of 127 hours set in 2023
The Performance:
Duration: 7 days (10,200 minutes) of uninterrupted Bharatanatyam
Location: St. Aloysius University campus
Closing Ceremony: Recognised by Dr. Manish Vishnoei (Asia Head,
Spiritual and Cultural Significance:
- Faith and Endurance: Remona wore a rosary throughout the performance, calling it her spiritual anchor
Support from Faith Leaders:
- Jesuit priest Fr. Praveen Marti's called it “170 hours of grace and grit”
- Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha praised her for bridging culture and faith
Preparation and Training:
- Dance Training: Over 13 years of learning under Guru Sri Vidya
- Practice Routine, 6 hours daily in the run-up to the performance
- Versatility Trained in Bharatanatyam, semi-classical, western, and contemporary dance forms
Past Achievements:
- India Book of Records
- Golden Book of Records – London
- Bharat Book of Records (2017)
Cultural Message:
Unity Through Art: Her achievement highlights how classical Indian arts transcend religion, promoting unity and cultural integration
Inspiration for Youth: Encourages participation of young Catholics in traditional Indian arts, supported by institutions like the Sandesha Cultural Centre in Mangalore