Department is organising Dance and Music competitions on the occassion of Haryana Day Celebration
Department of Art and Cultural Affairs, Haryana organizing a “Folk Dance and Folk Song/Ragini Competition” on the occassion of Haryana Day Celebration.
Interested/Eligible Participants:
Those willing to participate in the competition must send their application by 30th October 2025 by filling the following Google Form Application.
Note:- Only students from the colleges affiliated to Unversities of Haryana can participate in these competitions
Department Address:
SCO-29, Sector-7C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh Pin 160019
Phone: 0172-2793901
Competition Details
📅 Date: 1st November 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Venue: Yavnika Garden, Sector-5, Panchkula, Haryana
Prize Money 
🏆 First Prize: ₹1,00,000/- (One Lakh Only)
🥈 Second Prize: ₹75,000/- (Seventy-Five Thousand Only)
🥉 Third Prize: ₹50,000/- (Fifty Thousand Only)
Rules, Conditions & Eligibility:
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Haryanvi Folk Song/Ragni Competition
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Only one entry per College/UTD is allowed.
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The maximum number of participants is one.
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Maximum number of accompanists is five, and accompanists may also sing in the chorus as Raagni.
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Time allowed for stage/instrument setting is 5 minutes.
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The duration of the performances will be 4 to 6 minutes.
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Raagni should be presented in its original folk tune.
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The medium of expression must be in any dialect of Haryanvi language.
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The theme should be decent, cultural and not cheap or vulgar.
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Film songs and recorded tunes are strictly not allowed.
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Judgement will be based on voice quality, authenticity of tune, composition, presentation and overall impression.
Haryanvi Group Dance
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Only one entry per university is allowed.
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A maximum of 10 participants is allowed per team.
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The duration of performance shall be between 6 to 8 minutes.
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Time allowed for stage setup, instrument arrangement, sound check, and overall readiness, as applicable, shall not exceed 10 minutes.
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A maximum of five accompanists is permitted.
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Accompaniment must be live; recorded music or audio/CDs are not permitted.
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The dance will be only Haryanvi Folk Dance.
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Three copies of a brief note describing the theme (Hindi/English) and the text of the song, if any, must be submitted along with the entry form at the time of registration.
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The participating team will be responsible for the immediate removal of their sets, properties, etc. after the completion of their performance.
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Judgment will be based on rhythm, formation, expression, costumes, make-up, sets and overall effect.
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Marking will be strictly based on the quality of dance; extra efforts to enhance visual appeal through set design will not be considered for marking.
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