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Bhajan Competition at Indore's Ram Temple Draws 24 Choirs Across Ages
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 08:51 AM
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The Ahilya Utsav Samiti organized a bhajan contest at the Clerk Colony Ram Temple, featuring 24 devotional groups from Indore and nearby areas, with participants ranging from children to seniors.
Indore, Madhya Pradesh – The Ahilya Utsav Samiti hosted a bhajan competition at the historic Clerk Colony Ram Temple on Saturday. A total of twenty-four bhajan groups from Indore and surrounding towns gathered to showcase devotional music.
The event saw a diverse lineup, with children, teenagers, adults and senior citizens all taking the stage. Each group performed traditional hymns, allowing the verses of saints to echo through the temple courtyard.
Organisers said the competition aimed to promote cultural harmony and preserve the region's rich devotional heritage. Audience members praised the soulful renditions, noting how the collective voices created a resonant atmosphere of reverence.
The judges, drawn from local musicians and religious scholars, evaluated performances on melody, lyrical clarity and spiritual expression. Winners were awarded certificates and modest cash prizes, encouraging continued participation in future cultural programs.
The Ram Temple, a focal point for community gatherings, will continue to host similar events, reinforcing its role as a hub for religious and cultural activities in Indore.
The event saw a diverse lineup, with children, teenagers, adults and senior citizens all taking the stage. Each group performed traditional hymns, allowing the verses of saints to echo through the temple courtyard.
Organisers said the competition aimed to promote cultural harmony and preserve the region's rich devotional heritage. Audience members praised the soulful renditions, noting how the collective voices created a resonant atmosphere of reverence.
The judges, drawn from local musicians and religious scholars, evaluated performances on melody, lyrical clarity and spiritual expression. Winners were awarded certificates and modest cash prizes, encouraging continued participation in future cultural programs.
The Ram Temple, a focal point for community gatherings, will continue to host similar events, reinforcing its role as a hub for religious and cultural activities in Indore.