Khajuraho Dance Festival: 139 artists create world record by dancing continuously for 24 hours

Khajuraho, Feb 21, 2025, By News On Air22

In the dance marathon,139 artists created a world record by dancing continuously for 24 hours 9 minutes 26 seconds during the 51st Khajuraho Dance Festival in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Khajuraho Dance Festival yesterday. He said that classical dances have been created for the worship of God.

Akashvani Correspondent reports that in the Khajuraho Dance Festival, the making of a world record began at 2:34 pm on 19 February and 139 artists danced continuously till 2:43 pm on 20 February.

This marathon dance presentation of around 24 hours and 9 minutes included performances of Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam and Odissi dances.

The Guinness Book team declared it a world record and handed over the certificate to Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav. The Khajuraho Dance Festival is organized till February 26. Many famous artists are giving their performances at the festival. Sanjeev Sharma, Akashvani News, Bhopal.