Sarkari Yojana
Bhajan Competition
About Bhajan Competition
Organised by the Department of Art, Culture and Museums, Government of Goa, the “Bhajan Competition” is a cultural scheme meant to safeguard and encourage the tradition of Bhajan singing. Contests are first held at the Regional level, and the groups chosen there go on to compete at the State Level. Press notes in local newspapers call for entries, and any Goan group may take part. Every group can claim transport charges for one 10–15 seater vehicle at government rates.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Bhajan Competition , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Any Goan group is free to take part…
Any Goan group is free to take part in the Competition.
Benefits Provided
Bhajan Competition provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Regional Level Prizes
Male Category (approx. 6 centres) The 1st Prize carries ₹9,000/-, the 2nd Prize ₹7,000/-, the 3rd Prize ₹5,000/-, and Three Consolation Prizes of ₹3,000/- each are also given Female Category (approx. 7 centres) The 1st Prize carries ₹7,000/-, the 2nd Prize ₹5,000/-, the 3rd Prize ₹3,000/-, and Three Consolation Prizes of ₹2,000/- each are also given Individual Prizes (Regional Level) ₹1,500/- each for Best Vocalist (1st Abhang), Best Vocalist (2nd Abhang), Best Vocalist (Gavlan), Best Pakhawaj Player and Best Harmonium Player Children’s Category (Regional Level) (approx. 4 centres) The 1st Prize carries ₹5,000/-, the 2nd Prize ₹3,000/-, the 3rd Prize ₹2,000/-, and Three Consolation Prizes of ₹1,000/- each are also given Individual Prizes (Children – Regional Level) ₹1,000/- each for Best Vocalist (1st Abhang), Best Vocalist (2nd Abhang), Best Vocalist (Gavlan), Best Pakhawaj Player and Best Harmonium Player
State Level Prizes
Male Category The 1st Prize is ₹75,000/-, the 2nd Prize ₹50,000/-, the 3rd Prize ₹40,000/-, the 4th Prize ₹30,000/-, plus Two Consolation Prizes of ₹20,000/- each Female Category The 1st Prize is ₹35,000/-, the 2nd Prize ₹30,000/-, the 3rd Prize ₹25,000/-, the 4th Prize ₹20,000/-, plus Two Consolation Prizes of ₹10,000/- each Individual Prizes (State Level – Male) Best Vocalist (1st Abhang): first place ₹5,000/-, second place ₹3,000/- Best Vocalist (2nd Abhang): first place ₹5,000/-, second place ₹3,000/- Best Vocalist (Gavlan): first place ₹5,000/-, second place ₹3,000/- Best Pakhawaj Player: first place ₹5,000/-, second place ₹3,000/- Best Harmonium Player: first place ₹5,000/-, second place ₹3,000/- Individual Prizes (State Level – Female) Best Vocalist (1st Abhang): first place ₹2,000/-, second place ₹1,000/- Best Vocalist (2nd Abhang): first place ₹2,000/-, second place ₹1,000/- Best Vocalist (Gavlan): first place ₹2,000/-, second place ₹1,000/- Best Pakhawaj Player: first place ₹2,000/-, second place ₹1,000/- Best Harmonium Player: first place ₹2,000/-, second place ₹1,000/- Children’s Category (State Level) The 1st Prize is ₹25,000/-, the 2nd Prize ₹20,000/-, the 3rd Prize ₹15,000/-, the 4th Prize ₹10,000/-, plus Two Consolation Prizes of ₹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/-
Every participating group is reimbursed transport charges for…
Every participating group is reimbursed transport charges for one 10–15 seater vehicle at government rates.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Evidence showing that the group belongs to Goa
Evidence showing that the group belongs to Goa.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Bhajan Competition through the offline application process outlined below.
The Kala Academy publishes the prescribed application form…
The Kala Academy publishes the prescribed application form along with its call for entries, issued as a press note in local dailies.
Complete all compulsory fields of the form, affix…
Complete all compulsory fields of the form, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and enclose copies of every mandatory document (self-attested, if required).
Send the completed and signed form with the…
Send the completed and signed form 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.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.