Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 11: Team Yenepoya Kalakars, comprising teaching and non-teaching staff members of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), successfully completed their stage performance at the First World Konkani Music Mega Convention 2026, organised by Mandd Sobhann, at Town Hall, Mangaluru.
The team performed on Monday, November 9 under slot number 154, as part of an ambitious attempt to create a Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon (multiple singers).
The historic musical initiative spans 12 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes, bringing together more than 6,789 singers, who are singing over 4,500 songs composed by more than 250 composers. This remarkable initiative celebrates the richness, diversity and legacy of Konkani music while bringing together people from different walks of life through their shared passion for music and culture.
The 20-member Team Yenepoya Kalakars proudly represented Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), with participation from teaching and non-teaching staff members representing four constituent institutions:
- Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management
- Yenepoya Nursing College
- Yenepoya Dental College
- Yenepoya Medical College
The team showcased the spirit of unity, cultural pride and togetherness through their enthusiastic stage performance. Their participation highlighted how music transcends professional boundaries and brings people together in celebrating a shared cultural heritage.
The team was coordinated and led by Mervin Jaison Vas, who brought together staff members from various constituent institutions of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) and facilitated their participation in this prestigious musical convention. A diverse group of teaching and non-teaching professionals came together as Team Yenepoya Kalakars to represent the university on this significant cultural platform.
The team comprised the following 20 members:
1. Mervin Jaison Vas
2. Vasudeva Shenoy U
3. Nitesh Dinesh Someshwar
4. Smitha Blessie Rosario
5. Carol Benlyn Noronha
6. Srijana Shet
7. Joel Terence Pereira
8. Dr Sharmila P. Nayak
9. Dr Shalini Sequeira
10. Dr Shalet Rebello
11. Merolin Thoras
12. Amith S. Rao
13. Colin Janet
14. Leesha Preetha Mascarenhas
15. Savitha Dsouza
16. Dr Renita Priya Dsouza
17. Renita Prathima Tauro
18. Pramila Dsouza
19. Savitha Kumari Dsouza
20. Janet Anitha Coutinho
The successful completion of the performance marks a proud moment for Yenepoya (Deemed to be University). The participation of its teaching and non-teaching fraternity in this landmark musical initiative reflects the institution's encouragement of extracurricular engagement, cultural expression, teamwork and community participation.
Being part of an international-scale celebration of Konkani music provided the team with an opportunity to contribute to the preservation and promotion of Konkani language, music and heritage.