 Early Times Report
KATRA, Oct 14: All India Devotional Song Competition as a part of Navratra Festival 2026 being organized by SMVD Shrine Board, Deptt. of J&K Tourism, PTC Network in association with SMVD Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, J&K Bank, Nice Gems, Nidheesh Builders Jammu Pvt. Ltd. 92.7 Big FM, Yog Ashram Complex with active support of District Administration and the local host Community entered in its 03rd day today, was inaugurated at Yog Ashram Complex in the evening by lighting of a traditional lamp by Rakesh Dubey CEO Patni Top Development Authority, in presence of Gopal Singh CEO Katra Development Authority , Rajesh Raina Assist. Director Tourism, Former Winner Rajan Gill of All India Devotional Song Competition, Swami Yoganand ji Maharaj, Kirti Khajuria Chairman All India Devotional Song Committee & President Hotel & Restaurant Association Katra Rakesh Wazir, Sr. Vice President HRAK Virender Kesar, Subash Kumar, Gopal Singh and others.
On the third night, Aditya from Jammu took 1st position, whereas 2nd position was bagged by Ojasvi Sharma from Udhampur & 3rd position was shared by Barbee Staniz Edzes from Jammu and Vicky Gill from Karnal Haryana among the 13 auditioned participants and were provided with the cash prizes of 10,000/-, 5,000/- and 3,000/-, by the distinguished guests.
The Devotional Song Competition was adjudged by the panels of experts in music including Dr. Surinder Sharma Head of the department Govt. Degree College Sanjoli Himachal Pradesh. CL Verma, Ex Chairman, Post Graduate University of Himachal Pradesh, & Anupama Sharma Professor Music degree colleges Parade Jammu.
Former winner Rajan Gill enthralled the audience with his powerful voice and people were seen dancing on his tunes.
The proceeding of Competition was conducted by Sh. Rakesh Wazir who is also the Chairman of the said Competition, who while speaking on the occasion said that tomorrow i.e. on 15.10.26 renowned singer Johny Sufi will perform in the event besides giving his services as Judge in the competition.He further said that daily renowned singers including Shanker Sawhny, Suraj Singh, Naveen Punjabi, Sonali Dogra besides others will perform in the event. The live telecast of the event is available on PTC Punjabi Gold from 9 PM onwards daily. |
