 Early Times Reports
Katra Oct 19: All India Devotional Song competition entered 6th day with lighting of traditional lamp by SDM,Katra Anil Chandel along with SDM Nowshera Harbans Sharma and the members Navratra Festival Committee.
In a thrilling contest today Vanshika Jaral from Jammu clinched 1st position, Rakesh Deol from Jammu & Sukhjinderjeet from Punjab shared the 2nd position and 3rd position was bagged by Narinder Singh from Punjab. The Devotional Song Competition was adjudged by the panels of experts in music including Prof.Anupama Sharma, Pt.Subash Ghosh from West Bengal, Sr. Disciple of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Dr.Usha Bhagati Ex.HOD Music. Vanshika Jaral of Jammu who stood 1st will join directly in Mega final on 21st Oct. and 2nd & 3rd prize holders will try their luck on 20th Oct. in semi-final to reach the Mega final.
The winner of the Mega Final will be awarded with a cash prize of Rs 2 Lakh by Navratra Festival Committee besides recording contract with Venus Records & Tapes ltd. This festival is being organized by Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board and Deptt. of Tourism J&K with active co-operation of Distt. Administration. |
