{"id":7280,"date":"2015-12-21T16:47:56","date_gmt":"2015-12-21T11:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=7280"},"modified":"2025-06-17T11:46:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T06:16:39","slug":"harmonies-of-devotion-akal-academy-bilga-shines-at-national-shabad-gayan-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harmonies-of-devotion-akal-academy-bilga-shines-at-national-shabad-gayan-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Harmonies of Devotion &#8211; Akal Academy, Bilga Shines at National Shabad Gayan Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harmonies-of-devotion-akal-academy-bilga-shines-at-national-shabad-gayan-competition\/#Melodies_Rooted_in_Spiritual_Legacy\" >Melodies Rooted in Spiritual Legacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harmonies-of-devotion-akal-academy-bilga-shines-at-national-shabad-gayan-competition\/#A_Stage_Where_Soul_Met_Skill\" >A Stage Where Soul Met Skill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harmonies-of-devotion-akal-academy-bilga-shines-at-national-shabad-gayan-competition\/#Guiding_Notes_Behind_the_Glory\" >Guiding Notes Behind the Glory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harmonies-of-devotion-akal-academy-bilga-shines-at-national-shabad-gayan-competition\/#Inspiring_the_Future\" >Inspiring the Future<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/harmonies-of-devotion-akal-academy-bilga-shines-at-national-shabad-gayan-competition\/#Let_Their_Music_Inspire_Yours\" >Let Their Music Inspire Yours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Melodies_Rooted_in_Spiritual_Legacy\"><\/span>Melodies Rooted in Spiritual Legacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a celebration that echoed the divine verses of <strong>Guru Nanak Dev Ji<\/strong>, students of <strong>Akal Academy, Bilga<\/strong> brought immense pride to their school community by winning third place at the All <strong>India Inter Public Schools Shabad Gayan Competition<\/strong>, held at <strong>Guru Nanak Public School, New Delhi. <\/strong>Held in reverence to the <strong>Parkash Utsav<\/strong>\u00a0of <strong>Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji<\/strong>, this prestigious competition welcomed 25 top schools from across the nation. The event focused on classical raags from <strong>Guru Nanak Dev Ji\u2019s<\/strong> Bani, blending the spiritual depth of Sikh scripture with the discipline of classical music.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Stage_Where_Soul_Met_Skill\"><\/span>A Stage Where Soul Met Skill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our young artists from <strong>Akal Academy, Bilga<\/strong> captivated the audience with their soulful rendition of <strong>Shabad Kirtan<\/strong>, staying true to the classical raags prescribed in <strong>Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.<\/strong> Their harmonious voices speaks emotions that stood out among seasoned performers, earning them:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Third Position Nationally<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>A cash prize of \u20b95,100<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>A participation prize of \u20b92,100<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>A commemorative shield &amp; certificates for each participant<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guiding_Notes_Behind_the_Glory\"><\/span>Guiding Notes Behind the Glory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This achievement is a testament to the relentless dedication of our students and the guidance of our talented music teacher, <strong>S. Davinder Singh<\/strong>, whose efforts shaped the team\u2019s success. The Principal congratulated the young winners and applauded their commitment to both music and faith, reminding everyone that such moments of excellence are born from devotion and discipline.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspiring_the_Future\"><\/span>Inspiring the Future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The success of our <strong>Shabad Gayan<\/strong> team reflects <strong>Akal Academy\u2019s<\/strong> vision of holistic education where academic rigor meets spiritual wisdom, and talent is nurtured alongside values. This achievement is a win for every student who dares to blend passion with purpose.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_Their_Music_Inspire_Yours\"><\/span>Let Their Music Inspire Yours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To every student with a dream in their heart and a <strong>Shabad<\/strong> on their lips your voice matters. Let the melodies of our faith guide your journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melodies Rooted in Spiritual Legacy In a celebration that echoed the divine verses of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, students of Akal Academy, Bilga brought immense pride to their school community by winning third place at the All India Inter Public Schools Shabad Gayan Competition, held at Guru Nanak Public School, New Delhi. 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