Katra,October 16 (Scoop News)-All India Devotional Song Competition as a part of Navratra Festival 2026 being organized by SMVD Shrine Board, Deptt. of J&K Tourism, PTC Netwrok in association with SMVD Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, J&K Bank, Nice Gems, Nidheesh Builders Jammu Pvt. Ltd. 92.7 Big FM, Yog Ashram Complex with active support of District Administration and the local host Community entered in its 05th day today, was inaugurated at Yog Ashram Complex in the evening by lighting of a traditional lamp by Narender Kumar Chief Planning Officer in presence of Pradeep Goswami Commandant 06th BN CRPF Katra, Rajesh Raina Assist. Director Tourism, Celebrity Singer Jonny Sufi and Former Winner of All India Devotional Song Competition Naveen Punjabi, Chairman All India Devotional Song Committee & President Hotel & Restaurant Association Katra Rakesh Wazir, Swami Yoganand ji Maharaj,Sr. Vice President HRAK Virender Kesar, Subash Kumar, Gopal Singh and others.
On the Fifth night, Lalit Bhardwaj from Jammu took 1st position, whereas 2nd position was bagged by Rani Sagar & 3rd position was shared by Mukesh from Kanyala and Manjeet from Jalandhar among the 13 auditioned participants and were provided with the cash prizes of 10,000/-, 5,000/- and 3,000/-, by the distinguished guests.
The Devotional Song Competition was adjudged by the panels of experts in music including Dr. Surinder Sharma Head of the department Govt. Degree College Sanjoli Himachal Pradesh. CL Verma, Ex Chairman, Post Graduate University of Himachal Pradesh, & Anupama Sharma Professor Music Degree Colleges Parade Jammu & Renowned Singer Jonny Sufi and Naveen Punjabi.
Celebrity Singer Jonny Sufi and Former Winner Naveen Punjabi enthralled the audience with his powerful voice and people were seen dancing on his tunes.
Mr. Narinder while speaking on the occasion said that this Competition besides giving platform to the singers is a major Tourism booster in Union Territory and said that young talent should participate vigorously in it.
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