Early Times Report
KATRA, Oct 7: The All India Devotional Song Competition, the part of Navratra Festival 2013, entered second day last evening. On day two, the All India Devotional Song Competition started with lighting of traditional lamp by chief guest MLC, Jugal Kishore Sharma, in presence of Deputy Commissioner Reasi Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary and Director Tourism Jammu , Soujanya Sharma.
In all 15 auditioned participants, including 6 from outside state were set to exhibit their talent on the 2nd day of the preliminary round of competition.
The competition started with Ganesh Vandana but only seven contestants could perform on the day as the programme was to be stopped due to rains.
The organizers decided that the remaining 8 singers will sing on the next day before the start of the 3rd day competition and same panel of judges will adjudge the remaining singers.
Anupama Sharma, Dr. Usha Bhagati and Ms. Parveen Sabherwal acted as adjudicator for the day's contest. The proceedings of the programme were conducted by chairman of the competition, Rakesh Wazir.
Meanwhile, the chief guest, while speaking on the occasion, extended greetings to the organizers of the Navratra Festival in general and members of All India Devotional Song Competition in particular. He said the bhaint competition, which is providing platform to the budding singers, has gained much popularity across the country.
He said that the event has become a main attraction for the tourists because it is being seen all over world through satellite channels. He also stressed the need for preserving the Dogra culture.
Among others, Deputy C.E.O S.M.V.D Shrine Board Katra, Anil Sharma, Assistant Director Tourism, Veenakshi Kaul, District Information Officer, Parvinder Kaur besides Sham Lal Kesar President Hotel & Restaurant Association Katra, Sardari Lal Dubey, Harish Dubey, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Virender Kesar were also present on the occasion. |
