The Konkani Nirantari marathon has crossed 160 hours of continuous singing at Town Hall in Mangaluru, moving closer to the world record for the longest singing marathon by multiple participants.
The marathon, organised by the Konkani cultural group Mandd Sobhann, began on 3 November and is expected to continue until 15 November, when the grand finale will be held.
So far, 160 performance teams have completed their performances, while 140 more teams are yet to perform, with the marathon expected to reach 300 teams in total.
A record attempt built around 300 teams
The marathon is an attempt to set a new world record for the longest singing marathon by multiple participants, with 300 teams taking part over 12 days.
Each team performs for 30 minutes, with the marathon running continuously around the clock at Town Hall in Mangaluru.
The event is part of the World Konkani Music Mega Convention, which aims to promote Konkani language and culture through music.
How the marathon has progressed
The marathon crossed 110 hours on 9 November and 150 hours later that day, before passing the 160-hour mark on Monday.
Organisers say the event has drawn large crowds, with people coming to watch the performances and support the singers.
What remains before the finale
With 140 teams still to perform, the marathon will continue for another four days before the grand finale on 15 November.
The finale is expected to be a large celebration, with organisers planning a special programme to mark the end of the record attempt.
