ANNOUNCES

BHAGAVAD GITA CHANTING COMPETITION 2019 “Chant Geeta, Enchant ” Everyone is invited to participate (Age groups from 4 years to 21+)

Chapter 13 - Kshetra Kshetrajna Vibhagha Venue: of Atlanta Date: March 23, 2019 Time: 1- 4 PM VERSES FOR PARTICULAR AGE GROUPS:

Age (as of Jan 1, 2019) PORTION NO. OF VERSES NO. OF TO MEMORIZE VERSES TO CHANT Under 4 Years 1-5 5 3 4 to 6 Years 1-12 12 5 7 to 9 Years 1-20 20 7 10 to 12 Years 1-25 25 8 13 to 15 Years 1-30 30 10 16 to 21 Years 1-30 30 10 21+ Years 1-20 (with meaning) 20 5

Competition Rules for all age groups (except 21+): 1. Each participant is expected to memorize all the verses for that age group as stated above. 2. The participant should be able to begin chanting from the cueing of the first two words of any verse (within the limits for the respective age group) in the chapter. The starting verse will depend on the cue card picked by the participant. 3. After cueing of the first two words of any verse, if the child is not able to chant that child will be disqualified. 4. From the starting verse the participant will be required to chant the number stated in the last column above consecutively. Each participant in the group will chant the same number of verses although starting verse could be different depending on the cue card. 5. The verses (Slokas) must be chanted in correct order. Competition Rules for 21+ years:

1. Each participant is expected to memorize all the verses as stated above and their meanings. 2. The participant should be able to chant the verse based on the meaning of the verse provided by the pronouncer (or) recite the meaning of the verse when the pronouncers chants the verse. The verse number will depend on the cue card picked by the participant. 3. If the participant is not able to chant the verse or the meaning, he/she will be disqualified.

Judging Criteria: 1. Proper intonation and pronunciation of the verses. 2. Flawless delivery from memory. 3. Presentation and overall effect. The judges’ decision will be final

Registration Details

Registrations is ONLINE ONLY at the following website.

http://www.chinmaya-atlanta.com/gita-chanting-competition-2019

The last date for registration is March 17, 2019

Registration Fee: Before March 10, 2019: $15.00 After March 10, 2019: $20.00

 The Guidelines for Correct Pronunciation, Rules for Chanting words with Visarga Sandhi, and Chapter 13 MP3 is available online at www.chinmayaatlantabalavihar.org  Weekly teaching classes at the Hindu Temple of Atlanta will be held after the Balavihar to help participants prepare for the competition.

 The competition will start promptly at 1 PM and expected to finish by 4 PM

Contact for additional details: Anu Nathan: 770-401-9366 / [email protected] Usha Venkatesan: 678-637-3325 / [email protected] Geetha Raghu: 478-213-6692 / [email protected]