Bhajan Competition

What is 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.

Benefit

**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

Level

State — Goa

Ministry / Dept.

Art, Culture and Museums Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

The Competition is open to all Goan groups.

Last verified

Recently

Benefits

**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

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   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.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   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).

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

   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 .

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

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

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.