Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 4: As a part of Navratra festival celebrations, All India Devotional Song Competition, shobha yatra-cum-cultural programme and talent show “Hum Bhi Kam Nahin” were held at different venues in the holy town of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra.
The second day of All India Devotional Song Competition started with lightning of traditional lamp by Rajesh Kumar, Director Sher-I-Kashmir Police Academy, Udhampur in presence of Sushil Kumar Mishra, Commandant CRPF Katra, Mahesh Sharma CEO Shiv Khori Shrine Board Reasi, Rakesh Kumar CEO Patnitop Development Authority, Sudershan Kumar CEO Lakhanpur Sarthal Development Authority, Neelam Khajuria SDM Katra, Chairman Devotional Song Committee Rakesh Wazir, Mohit Raina Tehsildar Katra and members of Navratra Festival Committee Sardhari Lal Dubey, Varinder Kesar, etc.
In the preliminary round of competition, Sarbjeet Singh from Jammu was adjudged first, while Kiran Bawa from Jalandhar was adjudged second and the third position was clinched by Rakesh Malhotra from Jammu among the 13 audition passed participants. Cash prizes of Rs 10,000, Rs 5,000 and Rs 3,000 were presented to them respectively.
The Devotional Song Competition was adjudged by the panels of experts in music including Prof Anupama Sharma, Lecturer Music Government Degree College Parade, PL Subberwal, former HoD Music in GWC Gandhi Nagar and GCW Parade and Dr CL Verma, Chairperson Himachal Pradesh University Shimla.
The proceeding of competition was conducted by Rakesh Wazir, Chairman of the said competition and Member Navratra Festival Committee.
Meanwhile, a Shobha Yatra-cum-Cultural Programme was also taken out. The shobha yatra which started from Asia Chowk passed through the main bazaar, Panthal Road Bus stand and finally culminated at Yog Ashram, Katra.
Director, Sher-e-Kashmir Police Academy (SKPA) Udhampur Rajesh Kumar Yadav was the chief guest on the occasion while Commandant 160 CRPF Battalion Reasi Surinder Kumar Mehra was the guest of honour.
Various cultural programmes depicting the rich culture of our country were presented by various artists from within and outside the State.
A large number of people and pilgrims participated in the Shobha Yatra besides Jhankies were also taken out on the occasion.
As a part of Navratra Festival, the Muskan Welfare Foundation for Disabled and Under Privileged Children presented a talent show “Hum Bhi Kam Nahin” at Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra.
The show was organized by the Foundation in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), J&K Tourism Department and District Administration Reasi.
DDC Reasi, Ravinder Kumar was the chief guest on the occasion.
On the occasion, children from within and outside the State presented various cultural items which were highly appreciated.
Speaking on the occasion, DDC assured full cooperation to the foundation from the district administration for meeting their noble cause. DDC said that such events provide a platform to these differently abled children to exhibit their talent like other children besides making them feel equally able and privileged.
Later, cash prizes and mementos were distributed among the winners and the members of the foundation.
Among others, President Muskan Welfare Foundation, Sandeep Mehra, Members of the Navratra Festival Committee, prominent citizens and large number of pilgrims were present on the occasion.
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