Written by Tanisha Cardozo
July 30, 2025 | Mangaluru
In an awe-inspiring display of endurance, passion, and devotion to Indian classical dance, Remona Evette Pereira, a 20-year-old BA student at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) in Mangaluru, set a new world record by performing Bharatanatyam continuously for 170 hours — a feat officially recognised by the Golden Book of World Records.
Her performance began at 10:00 am on July 21 and concluded at 12:00 noon on July 28, held at the university’s Robert Sequeira Hall. The previous record stood at 127 hours, which Remona surpassed by a stunning 43 hours.
She commenced the marathon with an invocation to Lord Ganesha and concluded it with a ballet and a devotional piece dedicated to Goddess Durga, symbolizing a full-circle spiritual journey.
An Unbelievable Human Feat
Over the course of seven days, Remona followed a meticulously planned routine — taking a 15-minute break every 3 hours, during which she consumed a simple diet of bananas, curd, tender coconut water, and soft-cooked rice. The preparation for this event began months ago, with Remona training daily for 5–6 hours alongside her academic responsibilities.
A dedicated medical team — including doctors and ambulance personnel — was present throughout the event to ensure her health and safety.
Artistic Excellence
Throughout the 170-hour performance, Remona displayed flawless footwork, precise mudras (hand gestures), emotive abhinaya (facial expressions), and rhythmic movement — all hallmarks of Bharatanatyam. She performed to recorded classical music, maintaining the cultural purity of the dance while pushing physical limits.
Community Support & Recognition
Remona was supported by her mentor Dr. Shrividya Muralidhar, the college administration, faculty, and peers. After the performance, she was honored with a certificate of excellence by Manish Vishnoi, India Representative of the Golden Book of World Records. Vice Chancellor Praveen Martis also praised her perseverance and passion.
An Inspiration to All
Already an accomplished dancer with 13 years of training and several records under her belt, Remona has become a symbol of what dedication and cultural pride can achieve. Her performance was not merely a record-setting event — it was a spiritual journey, a disciplined challenge, and a cultural statement.
As her classmates welcomed her back with a Bharatanatyam procession, the auditorium echoed not just with applause, but with national pride.
Remona Evette Pereira’s name is now etched in history — a reminder of the heights young India can reach with tradition in their hearts and resilience in their spirit.
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