First World Konkani Music Convention Muhurtham and Logo Launch
Mandd Sobhann, the World’s Premier Konkani Cultural Organization currently celebrating its 40th anniversary (1986–2026), is organizing the First World Konkani Music Mega Convention, in line with its core objectives. The Muhoortham and Logo Launch for this grand event, scheduled to take place in Mangaluru from November 3 to 15, will be held on Friday, 10.04.2026, at 4:00 PM at Kalaangann, Shaktinagar.
Shri U.T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, will be the Chief Guest. Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister for Health and Family Welfare and District In-charge Minister of Dakshina Kannada, will launch the logo. Shri Vedavyas Kamath (MLA, Mangaluru South), Shri Ivan D’Souza (MLC), and Goan Artiste Shri Michael Gracias will be present as Guests of Honour.
During this music convention, an attempt will be made to set a Guinness World Record for the Longest Singing Marathon by Multiple Singers, lasting 12 days, 12 hours, and 12 minutes. Over 6,000 singers from Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala, other states, and abroad will participate in this effort. In this record attempt, singers from Christian, GSB, Daldi, Kudmi, Kharvi, Siddi, Syrian Orthodox, and other communities will sing approximately 5,000 Konkani songs. Alongside, as part of the Music Mega Convention, various symposiums related to music will be organized. Veterans who have achieved great milestones in music will be honoured. Hall of Fame and a music-cultural related exhibition will be arranged. This program will be held as a tribute to Eric Ozario for his monumental contribution to Konkani music.
Present at the Press Conference:
• Louis J. Pinto (President, Mandd Sobhann)
• Roy Castelino (Pirjent, Kalaangann)
• Joel Pereira (Music Director, First World Konkani Music Mega Convention)
• Stany Alvares (Co-ordinator, Mandd Sobhann)
• Naveen Lobo (Vice President, Mandd Sobhann)
• Ronald Crasta (Secretary, Mandd Sobhann)
