The 51st edition of Khajuraho Dance Festival, which is taking place from February 20-26 in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, set a milestone on Friday as 139 artists danced for over 24 hours, earning a Guinness World Record for the longest classical dance marathon, an official said.

The dance marathon began at 2.34 PM on Wednesday and ended at 2.43 PM on Thursday, continuing non-stop for 24 hours, 9 minutes and 26 seconds, the official informed.