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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.

The Competition is open to all Goan groups.

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._