Two Prizes at the UT-Level Dogri Singing & Poetry Competition

Oriental Academy students in traditional Dogra dress with their teachers and the guests, on stage in front of the competition banner — Our students with their teachers and the guests at the grand finale.

At the grand finale of the UT-Level Inter-School Dogri Singing & Poetry Competition, held on the birth anniversary of Maharaja Gulab Singh Ji, our students celebrated the beauty of Dogri through song and poetry.

The finale was held on 21 October 2026 at the Writers’ Club, K.L. Saigal Hall, Canal Road, Jammu. It was organised by Team Jammu, Duggar Baraadari and the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, and 65 students from 12 schools took part.

From Senior KG to Class VIII, 26 Oriental Academy students took the stage: five in solo performances and 21 in a group presentation, carrying the language and traditions of our Duggar heritage with confidence and pride.

Four young students in Dogra dress seated at microphones on stage — On stage at the microphones.

Five students in traditional dress singing together at microphones — Singing in Dogri.

Our prize winners

In the Junior solo category, Kyra Jamwal won the second prize and Shivansh Sharma of Senior KG won the third prize.

Kyra Jamwal, in a pink suit, receiving her trophy from the guests on stage — Kyra Jamwal, second prize, Junior solo category.

Shivansh Sharma of Senior KG, in a pink turban, receiving his trophy from the guests on stage — Shivansh Sharma (Senior KG), third prize, Junior solo category.

A group of Oriental Academy students singing on stage, accompanied on the harmonium — Our group presentation.

With thanks

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our guests and the organisers: Shri Zorawar Singh Jamwal, Chairman, Team Jammu; Shri Randhir Singh Raipuria, Convenor, Duggar Baraadari; Heena Mahajan, Co-Convenor, Duggar Baraadari; and Reeta Khadyal, Editor, Sheeraza Dogri.

A special thank you to Miss Sugandhi Abrol and Rajesh Sir for preparing our students with such dedication, nurturing their talent and helping them find the confidence to step onto the stage and express themselves so beautifully.

Our appreciation also goes to everyone who helped give our children this wonderful opportunity to celebrate and preserve our linguistic and cultural heritage.

Young Oriental Academy students in Dogra dress walking to the venue — On the way to the finale.

Five Oriental Academy students holding their certificates on stage with the guests — Our students with their certificates.

A large group of Oriental Academy students in traditional dress holding certificates outside the K.L. Saigal Hall — Outside the K.L. Saigal Hall after the finale.

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