Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi
Udupi, Aug 28: Vidushi Deeksha V of Udupi has set a new milestone by performing Bharatnatyam continuously for more than 170 hours, surpassing the previous record of 170 hours.
The record-breaking marathon performance began on August 21 at 3:30 pm. Deeksha has set her sights on completing 216 hours over nine days.
A native of Munkinjiddu in Brahmavar taluk, Deeksha had long aspired to achieve great heights in Bharatnatyam. To fulfill this dream, she embarked on the feat of performing for 216 hours across nine days.
On Thursday, August 28, at 5:30 pm, Deeksha crossed the 170-hour mark and continues to push toward her 216-hour goal. Previously, Remona Evette Pereira of Mangaluru had entered the Golden Book of World Records with a 170-hour Bharatanatyam performance.
The current record attempt is being supported by Ratna Sanjeeva Kalamandala, Manipal, under the leadership of Mahesh Thakur and with the guidance of former Udupi MLA K Raghupati Bhat.
Meanwhile, Dr Manish Bishnoy, Asian head, Golden Book of World Record, Delhi officially declared the new record by Deeksha. However, she will continue to create new milestone in the category which is going to complete on Saturday, August 30, at 5 pm.
Yashwanth M G, Golden Book of Records holder, Nadoja D G Shanker, Geethanjali Survarna, and other diginatries were present on the occassion.
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