139 Artists Break World Record with 24-Hour Dance Marathon at Khajuraho Dance Festival in Madhya Pradesh.

National

In February 2025, 139 classical dancers achieved a 'Guinness World Record' by performing continuously for over 24 hours, 9 minutes, and 26 seconds during the grand 'Classical Dance Relay Marathon' at the inauguration of the 51st Khajuraho Dance Festival in Madhya Pradesh (MP).


      - The marathon, held from February 19-20, 2025, was inaugurated by the Chief Minister (CM) of MP, Mohan Yadav.

     

     

Main Point :-   (i) The marathon featured captivating performances of classical dance forms, including Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, and Odissi.

      (ii) This monumental achievement was registered in the name of MP, with the Guinness World Records team declaring it a world record and presenting the certificate to CM, Mohan Yadav.

(iii) The 51st Khajuraho Dance Festival, held from February 20 to 26, 2025, celebrates and promotes Indian classical dance forms, attracting artists and audiences from around the world.

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