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.
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.
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.
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/-
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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/-
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_*Transport charges for one 10–15 seater vehicle will be paid as per government rates to each participating group._
Step 1: Offline — 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: Offline — 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: Offline — 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.
The competition is open to all groups from Goa, with no restrictions mentioned beyond being Goan participants.
Entries are invited through press notes published in local newspapers, providing details about participation.
Entry forms along with rules and regulations are available at Kala Academy, Goa.
Entries must be submitted within the stipulated date mentioned in the press note, to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy Goa.
Selection is based on the entries received, with regional winners progressing to the state-level competition.
Yes, to-and-fro transport charges as per government rates for one 10-15 seater vehicle are provided per institution.
1st prize: ₹9,000/-, 2nd prize: ₹7,000/-, 3rd prize: ₹5,000/-, and three consolation prizes of ₹3,000/- each.
Yes, best vocalists (1st Abhang, 2nd Abhang, Gavlan) and accompanists (Pakhawaj, Harmonium) receive ₹2,000/- each.
1st prize: ₹7,000/-, 2nd prize: ₹5,000/-, 3rd prize: ₹3,000/-, and three consolation prizes of ₹2,000/- each.
1st prize: ₹5,000/-, 2nd prize: ₹3,000/-, 3rd prize: ₹2,000/-, and three consolation prizes of ₹1,000/- each.
Yes, best vocalists and accompanists in children’s category receive ₹1,000/- each.
Approximately 6 centers for males, 7 for females, and 4 for children.
Yes, best vocalists and accompanists receive 1st prize (₹5,000/-) and 2nd prize (₹3,000/-) in each sub-category.
Entries must be submitted to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy Goa.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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