14th All India Shabad Singing Competition to be Held in Chandigarh
The 14th All India Shabad Singing Competition is to be Held in Chandigarh on October 2 and 3.
Mohali, September 29: With the objective of promoting the ancient tradition of Gurmat Sangeet, the Department of Gurmat Sangeet, Prachin Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, and Gurmat Sangeet Society, Chandigarh, are organizing the 14th All India Shabad Singing Competition and Raagmaye Kirtan Darbar on October 2 and 3 at Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, Sector 34, Chandigarh.
During a press conference held at the Mohali Press Club, Dr. Malkeet Singh Jandiala, HOD and President of the Department of Gurmat Sangeet at Prachin Kala Kendra, said that the event would begin at 9:00 am on October 2. Individual Shabad singing and tabla/jodi competitions will be held during the day, while group Shabad singing and string-instrument competitions will be organized on October 3, 2026.
The organizers said that the objective of the competition is to connect young people and music enthusiasts with the rich heritage of Gurmat Sangeet. As part of the event, children will be introduced to the proper discipline and traditional practices of Gurmat Sangeet. From 7:00 pm on October 2, Bhai Satninder Singh Ji Bodal and Hazoori Ragi of Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, and Bhai Sahib Bhai Gurmeet Singh Shant will perform Shabad singing and participate in the Raagmaye Kirtan Darbar for the sangat.
Dr. Malkeet Singh Jandiala said that the competition will be organized in the Junior (6 to 14 years) and Senior (15 to 24 years) Group Shabad Singing categories. In the Senior category, the student securing first place will receive a cash prize of ₹21,000, the second-place winner will receive ₹11,000, and the third-place winner will receive ₹5,100. The prize distribution ceremony will be held at 7:30 pm.
Dr. Jandiala further said that this year, Dr. Jatinder Singh, Professor at Shaheed Sikh Missionary College, Sri Amritsar, will be specially honored with the “Raag Ratan Shabad Gavan Yuva Kirtania Award 2026.”
For participant registration and further information, interested persons can contact 93161-14764.
The organizers have also made special arrangements for langar and accommodation during the event. The entire sangat has been extended an open invitation to attend and participate in the program.