Entry Rules for 1st Round:

1. Upload an audio (mp3) recording of a non-film-based devotional song in any Indian language.
2. Recording to be natural, without any post-production effects.
3. If the song is not in Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, or Kannada, make sure to email us the lyrics and meaning of the song at g2m@cvv.ac.in.
4. Only acoustic or electronic instruments like Tanpura (drone) and Tabla/Mridangam (percussion) may be used for accompaniment.
5. The audio track should be an mp3 file not larger than 20MB.
6. The duration of recording may be between 3 to 5 minutes.
7. The last date for submission is August 25, 2022 (Early Bird Registration open up to August 5, 2022)

A total of ten participants from each category and stream will be selected by the panel of judges for the 2nd Round. (In case we receive a large number of participants in a category/sub-category, a second-level internal screening will be done of 25 or 30 best audios). Results will be declared on September 5, 2022.

 

Entry Rules for 2nd Round:

1. Upload one video (mp4) recording in a language other than that used for the 1st round. If the song is not in Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, or Kannada, make sure to email us the lyrics and meaning of the song at g2m@cvv.ac.in
2. Recording to be natural, without any post-production effects.
3. Only acoustic or electronic Tanpura (drone) and Tabla/Mridangam (percussion) may be used for accompaniment.
4. The video should be recorded in landscape mode. Maximum file size allowed is 30MB.
5. The duration of recording may be between 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Last date for submission: September 22, 2022.

Five participants from each category and stream will be selected by the panel of judges from the 2nd round for the Final Round. Results will be declared on October 10, 2022.

 

Entry Rules for Final Round

1. This live round will be conducted ONLINE on October 30, 2022.
2. The finalists would have to be prepared to perform two songs. One can be a repeat of what was sung earlier but the other has to be a new song in a different language. Participants may be asked the meaning of the song, as well.
3. The duration of each song may be between 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Only Harmonium / Violin and Tabla / Mridangam accompaniment will be permitted. No other instrument (including manjira, etc.) may be used. Use of such other instruments may disqualify the entrant from the competition.
5. Prizes will be announced on the same day. Each category and stream will have 1st & 2nd prizes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I sing a devotional song from a movie?
   No, film songs aren’t allowed. However, if an existing song / kriti is used in a movie, that will be acceptable.
2. I wish to participate in both the light and the classical devotional songs in my age category. May I?
   Yes.
3. Should I introduce myself and the song that I will be singing for the competition in Round 1 & 2?
   No.
4. Where do I upload the files for Round 1 & 2?
   Through your dashboard after logging in.
5. I assume that the last date for files upload is as per Indian date & time.
   Yes.
6. My phone doesn't save audio files in mp3 format. Will it be ok to upload any other format?
   Only MP3 format is acceptable. Conversions from other formats may be done through online converters.
7. My phone doesn't save video files in mp4 format. What other formats are allowed?
   Only MP4 format is acceptable. Conversions from other formats may be done through online converters.
8. The fee is not going through the payment gateway. Is there any other option through which I can pay?
   Please send us an email at g2m@cvv.ac.in and get in touch with our team.
9. Is personalised feedback available for both Round 1 & Round 2?
   Personalised feedback will be available only for Round 1.
10. What will be personalised feedback based on?
    Overall presentation including selection of song, bhava / pronunciation / sur / taal, etc.
11. On which platform will the final live round be conducted?
    The final live round will be conducted on Zoom, and will be broadcast simultaneously on YouTube.
12. How long can the audio / video file be?
    3 – 5 minutes
13. What should be the maximum size of the files?
    Audio: 20MB; Video: 30MB
14. What if I have any query that is not included above?
    Please email us at g2m@cvv.ac.in and the G2M team will get back to you within 2 working days.