Here are the rules for the SGSSS ‘Gurbani Kanth’ Competition:
1. Eligibility and Registration
– This competition is only for children under (and including) 16 years old.
– There is no registration fee.
– Contestants must register online at sgsss.org/gurbanikanth to participate.
– Parents or guardians must accompany contestants under the age of 16 during all parts of the competition.
2. Competition Format
– Contestants are required to recite Bani from memory, without looking at any Pothi sahib or Device.
– Proper pauses (Vishrams) must be observed for meaningful recitation.
– Each contestant may attempt to recite each chosen Bani only once during the competition.
3. Rules of Participation
Contestants will be tested and points will be awarded/deducted depending on:
– Correct pronunciation of the Bani.
– Forgetting any part of the Gurbani.
– Consistently missing or misinterpreting the Vishrams.
– Repeats a line or shabad excessively.
– Participants must adhere to the time slots allocated for their recitation.
4. Prize and Recognition
– All winners will be announced and awarded in the Awards Ceremony in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Jee at the end of the day
– Contestants who win a prize for a particular Bani are not eligible to compete for a prize in the same Bani in future competitions.
– Participants who do not successfully recite a Bani may attempt it again in the following year
5. General Conduct
– Contestants and their families are expected to maintain respect and decorum appropriate to the spiritual significance of the event.
– All participants must check in with competition officials upon arrival and remain present until their scheduled performance time.
6. Additional Information
For more details on the competition, including updates on prizes and further clarifications, participants should regularly check the official website or contact the event organisers.
These rules aim to ensure a fair, respectful, and enriching competition for all who take part in honoring the legacy of Sant Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji Khalsa Bhindranwale through the recitation of Gurbani.
By participating in the SGSSS ‘Gurbani Kanth’ Competition, contestants and their guardians consent to the use of photographs and videos taken during the event to be used for promotional purposes on various media platforms without any further approval required.
