Konkani Singing Marathon Completes 150 Hours in Mangaluru

Konkani Singing Marathon Completes 150 Hours at Town Hall in Mangaluru

Mangalore Desk | Monday, November 9, 2026, 20:21 IST

Singers performing at the Konkani singing marathon at Town Hall in Mangaluru during the World Konkani Music Mega Convention

The Konkani singing marathon organised by Mandd Sobhann completed 150 hours of continuous singing at Town Hall in Mangaluru on November 9.

The Konkani singing marathon at Town Hall in Mangaluru completed 150 hours of continuous singing on November 9, passing the halfway mark of the 12 day World Konkani Music Mega Convention and moving closer to a Guinness World Record.

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The Konkani singing marathon organised by Mandd Sobhann completed 150 hours of continuous singing at Town Hall in Mangaluru on November 9. According to Daijiworld, the marathon is part of the 12 day, 12 hour and 12 minute World Konkani Music Mega Convention held in memory of late Eric Ozario, and it is progressing towards a Guinness World Record.

Milestone reached at Town Hall

The marathon, titled Konkani Nirantari Sansar, reached the latest milestone at Town Hall in Mangaluru, with Konkani mother tongue speakers singing continuously. According to Daijiworld, Konkani activists celebrated the achievement by bursting firecrackers at the venue. The 150 hour mark means the singing has passed the halfway point of the 12 day convention. The attempt has been drawing attention for its remarkable feat of continuous singing, celebrating the richness of the Konkani language and its musical traditions.

A convention in memory of Eric Ozario

The mega convention is organised by Mandd Sobhann in memory of late Eric Ozario, a leading figure of the Konkani language and culture movement. The convention brings Konkani speakers together for a continuous musical programme spread over 12 days. According to Daijiworld, the unique attempt features Konkani mother tongue speakers performing in sequence, keeping the singing going without a break. The event is designed both as a cultural celebration and as a formal record attempt.

Moving towards a Guinness World Record

The continuous singing programme is now moving ahead towards achieving a place in the Guinness World Records, according to Daijiworld. The 150 hour milestone marks a significant moment in the history of Konkani music and culture, with the attempt now past its halfway point. No official Guinness confirmation has been reported yet. The record attempt remains in progress, and the milestone reported on November 9 is the completion of 150 hours, not a final verdict on the record.

A new milestone after 110 hours

This milestone follows the earlier stage of the same marathon, when the singing crossed 110 hours. The 150 hour mark reported on November 9 is therefore a fresh development in the same ongoing attempt, with more hours of singing still to come before the convention ends. The celebration at Town Hall reflected the mood of the Konkani community in Mangaluru, which has backed the attempt from the start. The marathon continues as the convention moves towards its final days.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many hours of continuous singing has the Konkani marathon completed?

The marathon completed 150 hours of continuous singing at Town Hall in Mangaluru on November 9, 2026.

Who is organising the Konkani singing marathon?

The marathon is organised by Mandd Sobhann as part of the World Konkani Music Mega Convention, held in memory of late Eric Ozario.

Is the Guinness World Record confirmed?

No. The attempt is progressing towards a Guinness World Record, and the 150 hour milestone is a step in that direction, not a confirmed record.

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