Who can participate?

Students reading in Schools, Colleges & Universities in Odisha.

Prizes in State Level Competition - Scholarship for one year

The competition will be held in three levels: Block Level, District Level, & State Level.

Block Level Geeta Chanting Competition (Screening Round)

First, Second & Third prizes will be awarded to prize winners in each group. Where there are more than 50 students in any group, the group may be break down into two sub-groups. The two sub-groups can have separate competition and First, Second & Third prize winners of each sub-groups will be declared as joint winners.

All participants at Block Level have to chant the verses byheart. However, chanting by seeing book will be allowed only at Block Level to inspire the children, but no marks will be awarded fixed for memory. Marks will be awarded proportionately if someone chant a few verses from memory and then chant by seeing the book.

District Level Geeta Chanting Competition (Qualifying Round)

Prize winners of the Block Level Geeta Chanting Competitions will participate in the District Level Geeta Chanting Competition. Only three winners in each group, First, Second and Third will be awarded who will qualify to participate in the State Level Geeta Chanting Competition. There is no provision of joint winner in the district level. Prize winners at district level have to register themselves to participate in the State Level Geeta Chanting Competition by filling up the prescribed registration form.

All participants have to chant the specified verses by heart. Chanting by seeing the book will not be allowed. All those who participate in the district level competition will receive participant certificate.

State Level Geeta Chanting Competition (Final Round)

Prize winners of the district level will only qualify to participate in the State Level Geeta Chanting Competition. Prize winners at State Level will receive scholarship for one year. All those who participate in state level competition will receive a gift and participation certificate.

Marking System

This is applicable for Block Level and District Level competitions. However, the marking system at State Level will be different. When there is tie in marks secured by two or more participants, highest mark secured in pronunciation will be taken into account. Even if there is a tie, marks secured in memory will be taken into account. Decision of the judges in evaluation process is final and binding on all.

When the competition starts?

The Block Level competitions generally starts from the month of July. The District Level competitions are generally held October – November. The State Level competition is generally held in the last week of December. The date and venue of the State Level competition will be announced in October.

Complete Chanting of Bhagavad Geeta

A special competition will be organized in Puri in November to select those who could chant the complete Bhagavad Geeta by heart. All those who could successfully chant the complete Bhagavad Geeta will be honored with a gold medal.

Some Important Points to Note

1. No fees are charged for participating in the competition.
2. The students have to take part in the competition at their own cost.
3. Simple accommodation and vegetarian food will be provided for those participating in the State Level competition.
4. Students studying in schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions in Odisha can only participate.

Audio of 3rd Chapter of Bhagavad Geeta (Sloka 1 - 15)

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