Gita-related competitions (Art, Gita Chanting, Oratorical and Essay) are held every year to enable people of all ages to study and reflect on the message of the Gita.
Please note that the competitions are only open to residents of Singapore.
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Gita Chanting 2023
Gita Chanting Competition
Category 1-Born 2018-2019 Chapter 18 - Slokas 1 to 5
Category 2-Born 2016-2017 Chapter 18 - Slokas 1 to 10
Category 3-Born 2013-2015 Chapter 18 - Slokas 1 to 15
Category 4-Born 2009-2012 Chapter 18 - Slokas 1 to 20
Category 5-Born 2001-2008 Chapter 18 - Slokas 1 to 35
Category 6-Born 2000 & earlier Chapter 18 - Slokas 1 to 35
Notes for Gita Chanting Competition
Please remember to bring an ID that indicates your date of birth when you come for the competitions
During the preliminary rounds of the chanting competition, when a participant is called upon to chant before our distinguished judges, only the parents, grandparents or teachers of the student will be allowed to be present. This arrangement allows our judges to offer specific and highly useful feedback to the participant for his/her improvement without worry about how other participants might view his/her chanting.
On the day of the competitions, besides those who participate in the competition, we also invite anyone interested in Gita Chanting to join us for some "non-competitive" chanting. This means, that you are welcome to chant slokas from the particular portion, while reading from the Gita book. Our judges will be happy to assist you and provide you with feedback.
Gita Chanting Classes and Online Learning Aids
If you wish to learn Gita Chanting, here are some contacts. Please note that this list is not exhaustive or exclusive, we are simply presenting details of classes that we have been informed of. Should you wish to have a class listed, please email gjcomp@gmail.com. The links to online learning aids are external links provided by us in good faith. We are not responsbile for errors or omissions in these renditions.
Oratorical 2023
Oratorical Competition
Category 3-Born 2013-2015 Topic: daana: Why and How do I practise it?
Category 4-Born 2009-2012 Topic: Krishna + Arjuna = Success
The 3 min talk in English should be based on the Bhagavad Gita.
Essay 2023
Essay Competition
"Saranagati for Success"
Participants in 2 categories - Category 5 and Category 6 are invited to submit their essays on the above-mentioned topic. The essay should be based on the Bhagavad Gita.
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Category 5 – Born 2001-2008 - Word Limit: 2000-2500 words
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Category 6 – Born 2000 and earlier - Word Limit: 2500-3000 words
Prizes will be awarded for each category. The winning essays may be published in Gita Vani, subject to the editor's approval.
Submission Guidelines:
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All submissions have to be made over email. Participants should submit the essay as an attachment in MS Word format (.doc or .docx) by email to gjcomp@gmail.com with the following details: Name, Date of Birth, Email and Phone number
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There is no need to register for the Essay competition. Submitting an entry over email is sufficient.
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Participants are required to submit original writing. Wherever references are made to the writing or the text of others, appropriate attribution/referencing needs to be made. We strongly discourage any form of plagiarism. Any submission found to be in violation will not be considered as an entry for the competition.
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Participants are strongly encouraged to stay within the word limit for their categories as indicated above.
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Last date for submission: 15 March 2023. Late submissions will strictly not be entertained.
Dates, Venues 2023
Gita Chanting PrelimsDates: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 Gita Chanting Prelims for Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3Sun, 26 Mar 2023 Gita Chanting Prelims for Category 4, Category 5, Category 6
Venue: PGP Hall, Level 1 Meeting Rooms, 397 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218123
Time: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Gita Chanting Finals and Prize Distribution
Date: Saturday, 1 April 2023
Time: 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Venue: PGP Hall, Level 3 Function Room, 397 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218123
Oratorical CompetitionDate: Saturday, 1 April 2023
Venue: PGP Hall, Level 3 Function Room, 397 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218123
Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Click here to Register for Gita Chanting Competition
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