Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Sangeetha Balachandra Completes 25-Hour Dasa Kirtana Recital in Udupi
Sangeetha Balachandra sang devotional songs for 25 hours without stopping.
She began on Sunday morning and finished on Monday morning in Udupi.
Her songs came from Dasa Sahitya and included kirtanas and Haridasa compositions.
The music was offered as a service to Lord Sri Krishna.
Musicians played keyboard, rhythm pad, tabla and flute alongside her.
Dr Manish Vishnoi checked the performance for the Golden Book of World Records.
He announced that the achievement had earned a place in the record book and gave her a certificate.
A senior religious leader listened to her final song and encouraged her.
Balachandra was then given the title “Geetha Gangothri” at a felicitation ceremony.
Vidushi Sangeetha Balachandra completed 25 hours of continuous singing at around 7:40 a.m. on Monday.
The recital began at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday at Sri Puthige Narasimha Sabha Bhavan in Bhagavad Gita Mandir.
Her repertoire consisted entirely of Dasa Sahitya, Dasa Kirtanas, Haridasa compositions and keertanas.
Dr Manish Vishnoi of the Golden Book of World Records verified the achievement and presented a certificate.
Balachandra was honoured with the title “Geetha Gangothri,” while accompanying musicians and her parents were also felicitated.
- Who
- Vidushi Sangeetha Balachandra, accompanied by keyboard, rhythm-pad, tabla and flute musicians; religious leaders, officials and devotees attended.
- What
- A 25-hour continuous recital of Dasa Sahitya, Dasa Kirtanas, Haridasa compositions and keertanas.
- When
- The recital began at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday and ended at around 7:40 a.m. on Monday.
- Where
- Sri Puthige Narasimha Sabha Bhavan, also referred to as Narasimha Auditorium, in Bhagavad Gita Mandir of Puthige Matha, Udupi.
- Why
- To offer Balachandra’s musical work to Lord Sri Krishna and seek recognition in the Golden Book of World Records.
- Performer
- Vidushi Sangeetha Balachandra
- Duration
- Twenty-five hours of continuous singing
- Start and finish
- 6:30 a.m. Sunday to approximately 7:40 a.m. Monday
- Repertoire
- Dasa Sahitya, Dasa Kirtanas, Haridasa compositions and keertanas
- Record recognition
- The Golden Book of World Records verified and recorded the achievement
- Verifier
- Dr Manish Vishnoi, Asia Head of the Golden Book of World Records
- Honorary title
- “Geetha Gangothri,” suggested by Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji
- Venue
- Sri Puthige Narasimha Sabha Bhavan, or Narasimha Auditorium, Bhagavad Gita Mandir
