Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 5: The programme of classical devotional music ‘Sharad Mahotsav’ culminated here today at Panjvakter Mahadev Mandir.
The Mahotsav comprised Bhajan Sandhyas by acclaimed artists and musical contest-vocal and instrumental for youth of age group 16-23 and it started on November 3 with recitation of Ganesh Vandna by students residing in the Mandir.
Acclaimed artists Radha Rani from Rishikesh and Dr. Roshi Shaminotra from IMFA started the Mahotsav with their soulful rendition on Friday.
On Saturday, Dharmesh Nargotra, celebrated artist, along with disciples presented devotional music programme. Dharmesh was accompanied by his son Aarav Nargotra on guitar.
Today Suraj Singh, well known classical singer, performed on finale day taking the Mahotsav to another level.
He left the audience spell bound with devotional songs and was supported by S. Amarjeet Singh on violin, Parshotam Kumar on Pakhwaj, Rakesh Anand on flute, Vinay and Amit on Tabla.
In musical contest artist from Women College Parade, Institute of Music and Fine Arts and other institutions participated. They included Simran Sharma, Dheeraj Kumar, Ritisha Manhas, Poojan Kumar, Netra Tickkoo, Rahul Mangotra, Nirmal Kumar, Arpana Kumari, Nirmal Sharma, Umika Sharma, Shriya Gurtoo, Simran Gurtoo, Mahima Chibbar, Rajni Devi, Danish Verma, Hilal Farooq, Sobia Kouser, Harman Kour and Komal Mangotra.
Netra Tickoo was awarded first prize in vocal classical, while Harman Kaur was awarded first prize in instrumental category. Nirmal Kumar was awarded second prize in vocal classical and Sobia Kousar was awarded second prize in instrumental category.
The third prize was awarded to Shriya Gurtoo in vocal classical while Danish Verma was awarded third prize in instrumental category.
Acclaimed artists Seema Anil Sehgal, S. Amarjeet Singh, Ashutosh Magotra and Pankaj Pradhan were jury members.
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