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Bhajan Competition

The scheme Bhajan Competition is a Cultural scheme to preserve and promote the tradition of Bhajan singing. Competition is organized at the Regional level and the selected group from this competition will participate at the State Level. Entries are invited through local press notes.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Bhajan Competition is a Cultural scheme by the Department of Art, Culture and Museums, Government of Goa. It aims to preserve and promote the tradition of Bhajan singing. Competition is organized at the Regional level and the selected group from this competition will participate at the State Level. Entries are invited through local press notes, and participation is open to all Goan groups. Each group is eligible for transport charges for one 10–15 seater vehicle as per government rates.

Benefits

₹9.0K

Regional Level Prizes

Male Category (approx. 6 centres)

1st Prize – ₹9,000/-, 2nd Prize – ₹7,000/-, 3rd Prize – ₹5,000/-, Three Consolation Prizes – ₹3,000/- each

Female Category (approx. 7 centres)

1st Prize – ₹7,000/-, 2nd Prize – ₹5,000/-, 3rd Prize – ₹3,000/-, Three Consolation Prizes – ₹2,000/- each

Individual Prizes (Regional Level)

Best Vocalist (1st Abhang) – ₹1,500/-, Best Vocalist (2nd Abhang) – ₹1,500/-, Best Vocalist (Gavlan) – ₹1,500/-, Best Pakhawaj Player – ₹1,500/-, Best Harmonium Player – ₹1,500/-

Children’s Category (Regional Level) (approx. 4 centres)

1st Prize – ₹5,000/-, 2nd Prize – ₹3,000/-, 3rd Prize – ₹2,000/-, Three Consolation Prizes – ₹1,000/- each

Individual Prizes (Children – Regional Level)

Best Vocalist (1st Abhang) – ₹1,000/-, Best Vocalist (2nd Abhang) – ₹1,000/-, Best Vocalist (Gavlan) – ₹1,000/-, Best Pakhawaj Player – ₹1,000/-, Best Harmonium Player – ₹1,000/-

State Level Prizes

Male Category

1st Prize – ₹75,000/-, 2nd Prize – ₹50,000/-, 3rd Prize – ₹40,000/-, 4th Prize – ₹30,000/-, Two Consolation Prizes – ₹20,000/- each

Female Category

1st Prize – ₹35,000/-, 2nd Prize – ₹30,000/-, 3rd Prize – ₹25,000/-, 4th Prize – ₹20,000/-, Two Consolation Prizes – ₹10,000/- each

Individual Prizes (State Level – Male)

Best Vocalist (1st Abhang): 1st – ₹5,000/-, 2nd – ₹3,000/-

Best Vocalist (2nd Abhang): 1st – ₹5,000/-, 2nd – ₹3,000/-

Best Vocalist (Gavlan): 1st – ₹5,000/-, 2nd – ₹3,000/-

Best Pakhawaj Player: 1st – ₹5,000/-, 2nd – ₹3,000/-

Best Harmonium Player: 1st – ₹5,000/-, 2nd – ₹3,000/-

Individual Prizes (State Level – Female)

Best Vocalist (1st Abhang): 1st – ₹2,000/-, 2nd – ₹1,000/-

Best Vocalist (2nd Abhang): 1st – ₹2,000/-, 2nd – ₹1,000/-

Best Vocalist (Gavlan): 1st – ₹2,000/-, 2nd – ₹1,000/-

Best Pakhawaj Player: 1st – ₹2,000/-, 2nd – ₹1,000/-

Best Harmonium Player: 1st – ₹2,000/-, 2nd – ₹1,000/-

Children’s Category (State Level)

1st Prize – ₹25,000/-, 2nd Prize – ₹20,000/-, 3rd Prize – ₹15,000/-, 4th Prize – ₹10,000/-, Two Consolation Prizes – ₹5,000/- each

Individual Prizes (Children – State Level)

Best Vocalist (1st Abhang) – ₹2,000/-

Best Vocalist (2nd Abhang) – ₹2,000/-

Best Vocalist (Gavlan) – ₹2,000/-

Best Pakhawaj Player – ₹2,000/-

Best Harmonium Player – ₹2,000/-

*Transport charges for one 10–15 seater vehicle will be paid as per government rates to each participating group.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The Competition is open to all Goan groups.

Required Documents

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    Proof that the group is from Goa.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The prescribed format of the application form is provided in the entries invited by the Kala Academy by releasing press note in local dailies.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa.

Authority for Redressal of Grievances: Member Secretary/ Chairman, Kala Academy, Goa.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹9.0K

Available In

Goa

Categories

Social welfare & Empowerment

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