Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition - Sitar (Group I: 10-15 Years)
by Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha
Endowment & Memorial Prizes
Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition - Sitar (Group I: 10-15 Years) is a competition by Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha for children aged 10–15, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹200
Duration
2 days
Format
Individual
Time needed
Each presentation is timed by the judges and will not exceed 15 to 20 minutes per round.
About This Opportunity
The Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition for Sitar, organized by Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha in Mumbai, offers a prestigious platform for young Hindustani classical sitar talent. This event provides structured stage exposure and live evaluation by an expert panel of judges.
Specifically for sitar artistes aged 10 to 15 years (Group I), participants must have working training in Hindustani sitar and be able to present prescribed raags and repertoire. Competitors vie for endowment and memorial prizes, gaining valuable recognition and practical performance experience.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 10 - 15 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Working training in Hindustani sitar
- Ability to present the prescribed raags and repertoire for the chosen age group
- Competitors must arrange their own instrument and accompaniment
Open to sitar artistes aged 10-15 years (Group I) who have working training in Hindustani sitar and can present prescribed raags. Participants must be residents of Mumbai or able to travel for the in-person competition. Proof of age is required. Previous first prize winners in the same group or All India Radio/Doordarshan listed artistes are not eligible.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Hindustani Sitar sub-competitions are organised by age group with prescribed raag presentations. Detailed repertoire is published in the Sabha's annual syllabus brochure.
Rewards & Recognition
Prizes
Endowment & Memorial Prizes
Endowment and memorial prizes instituted by patrons, gurus and families of leading Hindustani sitar artistes are awarded across the age-group sub-competitions.
Recognition
Recognition from a leading classical sabha
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- One of India's longest-running classical music competitions
- Endowment and memorial prizes for Hindustani sitar artistes across three age groups
- Sitar stream shares the platform with Carnatic Vocal, Violin, Veena, Mrudangam and Hindustani Vocal disciplines
Rounds & format
Each discipline runs as a single live performance round before the judges. Competitors present the prescribed repertoire for their chosen age group within the time decided by the judges, not exceeding 15 to 20 minutes.
How entries are judged
Judging is done by a panel nominated by the Sabha and the decision of the judges is final. Judges may ask a competitor to present additional raags or compositions and may stop the presentation at any stage at their discretion.
Selection process
Direct selection on the basis of the live performance before the judges. Where fewer than three entries are received in a competition, the prize is awarded only if the contestant scores at least 70 percent.
How to apply
- 1Collect the entry form from the Sri Shanmukhananda Bharatiya Sangeetha Vidyalaya office in Sion (East), Mumbai, from December 25, 2025, between 4 pm and 8 pm on working days.
- 2Submit a separate entry form for the Sitar competition, attaching proof of age and the list of pieces to be presented.
- 3Pay the non-refundable entrance fee of ₹200 per entry by cash, NEFT or UPI and quote the transaction ID on the application.
- 4Each competitor is intimated in writing about the date and time of the competition.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
A non-refundable entrance fee of ₹200 per competition entry is required, payable by cash, NEFT or UPI. A separate entry form and fee are required for each competition entered. NEFT and UPI applications must quote the transaction ID, failing which the entry is disqualified.
Refund policy
The entrance fee is non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition - Sitar (Group I: 10-15 Years) free?
₹200 registration
Who can participate in Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition - Sitar (Group I: 10-15 Years)?
children aged 10-15.
What will my child gain from Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition - Sitar (Group I: 10-15 Years)?
Performance opportunity at one of India's longest-running classical music competitions. Endowment and memorial prizes named after eminent Hindustani patrons and gurus in the sitar tradition. Recognition from Sri Shanmukhananda Sabha, a Mumbai institution active since 1952. Structured stage exposure for Hindustani sitar artistes across three age groups. Live evaluation before a panel of judges nominated by the Sabha. Structured stage exposure for Hindustani sitar artistes in the 10-15 age group. Opportunity to perform at one of India's longest-running classical music competitions. Win endowment and memorial prizes named after eminent Hindustani patrons and gurus. Gain national recognition from Sri Shanmukhananda Sabha, a renowned Mumbai institution. Receive structured stage exposure and live evaluation by an expert panel of judges.
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