Sripadh Datta S, a student of Bhavan's Public School (Vidhyasram), Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, won Gold Medal and cash prize of Rs.21,000/- from the Avadhoota Datta Peetham and Sri Sharada Peetham respectively after having been selected for the first position in reciting by heart the 700 slokas from all the 18 Chapters of Srimad Bhagavad Gita. The competition was held at the world renowned Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysuru and Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri. The competition was judged by senior pontiffs and the methodology adopted for selection consisted of perfection in memorizing and pronunciation (Dharana & Uchharana).
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