Guidelines for selection of Krithis in the competition
Participants are requested to go through the following guidelines when selecting Krithis for the categories in which they are participating.
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The competition focuses on Kriti rendition only and no Alapana/Neraval/Svaram singing is required.
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The competition is open to all students of music between 8 and 25 (age completed as of 1st August 2023).
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The competition is divided into 3 categories: Sub-Junior (8-10), Junior (11-14), and Senior (15-25).
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For Sub-junior, 3 Dikshitar Kritis are expected, for Junior 5 Dikshitar Kritis while for Senior 10 Dikshitar Kritis are expected.
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Any Dikshitar Kriti is allowed EXCEPT FOR "Nottu Svarams".
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Participants selected for the finals may be asked to learn new Kritis (for Junior and Senior categories) – the exact Kritis would be announced when the finalists are announced
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The focus is on a clean and clear rendition of the Kriti with NO Manodharmam aspects such as Ragam/Neraval/Svarams.
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It is recommended that the contestants know the meaning of the Kritis that they have chosen to a reasonable extent
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The judge(s) would ask the contestants to sing a portion of one or more of the Kritis they have come prepared with.
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Please ensure that Shruti Volume is set to a reasonable level before singing.
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The list of Kritis is NOT required at the time of registration but only at the time of the competition. Please select Dikshitar Kritis that your Gurus feel, are authentic.
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A list of Dikshitar Kritis as listed in the Sangita Sampradaya Pradarshini is available here - https://www.dropbox.com/s/568m1bwgyn5flbr/List%20of%20Kritis%20in%20Sangeetha%20Sampradaya%20Pradarshini%20SSP.pdf?dl=0
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It is NOT mandatory for you to pick only compositions listed above – however, it serves as one confirmed source of Dikshitar Kritis, for your reference.
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Guruguhaamrta, would NOT be able to provide any individual feedback about participants, after the competitions.
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We understand that there may be students who may need help building a repertoire of Dikshitar Kritis - Guruguhaamrta would be happy to conduct (paid) teaching sessions through our network of teachers. Please email us for further details.