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Kathak dancers set Guinness World Record

The record was set on the first day of the state government-organized 50th Khajuraho Dance Festival

CM Mohan Yadav receiving Guinness certificate for record created by Khajuraho Kathak dancers / Image - X, DrMohanYadav51

Around 1484 Kathak dancers set a Guinness World Record in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as they danced to Raga Basant rhythms.

Performers from several cities danced with lamps in their palms, at the 50th Khajuraho Dance Festival, organized by the state government. They performed a 20-minute Raga Basant dance routine, choreographed by well-known dance master Rajendra Gangani.

"The largest Kathak dance was achieved by the Department of Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh, during 50th Khajuraho Dance Festival on February 20," said the official record certificate.



Madhya Pradesh chief minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, who was present at the event, also played an antique Nagara instrument. He congratulated the dancers and dance gurus from several state cities for setting the record.

Moreover, Yadav made history by announcing the opening of the nation's first Gurukul in Khajuraho, which will train people in tribal and indigenous arts. He said that senior gurus at the Gurukul will train in traditional arts of tribal and rural people, including crafts, dancing, singing, playing, painting, and oral literature. The design of the gurukul would safeguard ancient knowledge systems and skills while promoting their holistic growth in rural living.

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