Puttur, 6 November 2026: Puttur regional unit of Sri Akhila Havyaka Mahasabha will organise ‘Spardha Sourabha’, a talent competition for the Havyaka community, on November 8, 2026.
The event will be held from 9.30 am to 7 pm at Havyaka Bhavan, Bharathi Nagar, Bannur, Puttur. The programme aims to encourage and showcase the talents of Havyaka children, youngsters and adults through competitions in literature, culture, arts, music and traditional activities.
Miss Cosmo India 2026, Avani Kakakotti, will inaugurate the event at 9.30 am. Dr Giridhara Kaje, president of Sri Akhila Havyaka Mahasabha, will preside over the inaugural programme. The closing ceremony and Pallava Award presentation will be held at 4 pm, with Dr Giridhara Kaje presiding. Progressive farmer Sediapu Janardhana Bhat and senior advocate Bette Eshwar Bhat will be the guests.
Competitions for Different Age Groups
The competitions will be conducted in four categories:
- Children below 6 years: Shloka recitation, fancy dress, colouring and a coin-picking competition using one hand.
- Children aged 7 to 12 years: Bhagavad Gita recitation (first 36 verses of Chapter 2), drawing on the theme 'Rural Life of the Havyakas', mono acting and lantern making.
- Participants aged 12 to 18 years: Quiz on the Ramayana, Mahabharata and general knowledge (two-member teams), extempore speech, patriotic song, debate on 'Is Self-Employment Possible for Havyakas in Rural Areas?' and a traditional activity titled 'Halasina Chilli'.
- General category (above 18 years): Havyaka traditional group singing, rangoli, solo folk singing, Havigannada extempore speech, Havyaka food preparation (halwa and manni), handicraft exhibition and yarn untangling.
The event will also provide an opportunity for participants of all age groups to showcase other talents, including Yakshagana dance, Bharatanatyam, musical instrument performances, creative drawing, mimicry and magic. Each performance will have a time limit of five minutes. Individual performances only will be permitted in this category.
Winners to Qualify for Bengaluru Grand Finale
First, second and third prizes will be awarded in each regional competition. Winners securing first and second places in selected competitions, including Bhagavad Gita recitation, quiz, debate, traditional singing, rangoli, folk singing, Havigannada extempore speech and handicraft exhibition, will qualify for the 'Pratibimba Grand Finale' to be held in Bengaluru. Only members of the Havyaka community are eligible to participate. Participants in the general category can take part in any three of the listed competitions.
Registration and Contact Details
The last date for registration is November 7, 2026. Interested participants can contact the organisers: Venugopala Bhat: 7760641022, V G Bhat: 9448240975, Shankara Bhat K.: 9448120721, Tirumaleshwara Bhat: 9449489226, Sitarama Bhat: 9448953483
Breakfast and lunch arrangements will be made for participants. Shankara Bhat Kattil is the Puttur coordinator of Pratibimba, Deepak Hegde Golikai is the central coordinator, and Shivashankara Bhat Bonanthaya is the director. CA Venuvishlesha Samp is the general secretary. The office-bearers and executive committee members of Sri Akhila Havyaka Mahasabha have invited members of the community to participate in the event.
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