• This contest is open for participants aged 3-15 years.
• Shlokas to be chanted:

  Sl. No.	Age group (years)	Shlokas from Bhagavad-gita
  1	3-5	Chapter-15 (Any 2 Shlokas)
  2	6-8	Chapter-15 (Any 3 Shlokas)
  3	9-11	Chapter-15 (Any 4 Shlokas with meanings)
  4	12-15	Chapter-15 (Any 4 Shlokas with meanings)

• Participants from age group 9-11 and 12-15 years should also mention the translation/meaning after each shloka.
• The participant should close his/her eyes while chanting the Shlokas and translations.
• The participant should mention his/her name before chanting the Shloka.
• For translations please refer to Bhagavad gita As It Is by Srila Prabhupada. Website link: https://prabhupadabooks.com/bg
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• Please upload the video recording of the chanting in the submission form on the ISKCON Samskriti website. The video size should not be more than 150MB and the duration of the video should not exceed 2 minutes.

Judgement Criteria: Clarity in pronunciation, fluency, meter, translation (if applicable) & completion.

• This contest is open for participants aged 6-15 years.
• Participants can choose any of the Indian classical dance forms for the performance. E.g. Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali and so on.
• Select any theme related to Krishna or Rama or any other avatar of Lord Vishnu.
• Songs or imitation of dance from movies will not be entertained.
• Participants should mention their name before beginning the performance.
• Participants should upload the video recording of the dance in the submission form. The video size should not exceed 150MB and the duration of the video should not exceed 5 minutes.
• Click here to see the list of songs from which you may choose your dance performance.

Judgement criteria: Choreography, Costume and Expression.

• This contest is open for participants aged 3-15 years.
• Devotional compositions of great Acharyas like Purandara Dasa, Kanaka Dasa, Meera Bai, Vallabhacharya, Surdas, Annamacharya, Jayadeva, Ramdas etc. may be used.
• Rendition can be accompanied by instruments/Shruthi box.
• Participants should mention their name before beginning the performance.
• Participants should upload the video recording of the vocal performance in the submission form on the ISKCON Samskriti website. The video size should not exceed 150MB and the duration of the video should not exceed 5 minutes.
• Click here to explore and select a song for your performance.

Judgement criteria: Voice quality, Raga, Bhava, Rhythm and Proficiency.

• This contest is open for participants aged 6-15 years.
• The participants can narrate any story provided in the list. Click here for the list of stories.
• The participant should mention his/her name before narrating the story.
• Please upload the video recording of the story narration in the submission form on the ISKCON Samskriti website. The video size should not exceed 150MB and the duration of the video should not exceed 5 minutes.

Judgement criteria: Voice modulation, Focus on content, Language proficiency, Creativity and Overall impact.

• This contest is open for participants aged 9-15 years.
• Please refer to the list of elocution passages. Click here for the list.
• The duration for elocution is 3 minutes.
• The participant should mention his/her name before beginning the elocution.
• Please upload the video recording of the elocution in the submission form on the ISKCON Samskriti website. The video size should not exceed 150MB and the duration of the video should not exceed 5 minutes.

Judgement criteria: Fluency, pronunciation, body language, and expression.

• This contest is open for participants aged 3-8 years.
• Click here for the list of Krishna Rhymes.
• The participant should mention his/her name before narrating the rhyme.
• Please upload the video recording of the rhyme narration in the submission form on the ISKCON Samskriti website. The video size should not exceed 150MB and the duration of the video should not exceed 5 minutes.

Judgement criteria: Fluency, pronunciation, body language and expression.

• This contest is open for participants aged 3-11 years.
• Participants can select and chant any 3 Mantras from the list. Click here for the list of Vedic Chant.
• Participant should close his/her eyes while chanting the Mantra.
• Participant should mention his/her name before chanting the Mantra.
• Please upload the video recording of the chanting in the submission form on the ISKCON Samskriti website. The video size should not exceed 150MB and the duration of the video should not exceed 2 minutes.

Judgement criteria: Clarity in pronunciation, Fluency, meter, & completion.

• This contest is open for participants aged 6-15 years.
• Participants can perform dance with semi-classical dance steps.
• Songs or imitation of dance from any movies are not allowed.
• Select any theme related to Krishna or Rama or any other avatar of Lord Vishnu.
• Click here for the list of music that can be used.
• The participant should mention his/her name before narrating the performance.
• Please upload the video recording of the dance performance in the submission form on the ISKCON Samskriti website. The video size should not exceed 150MB and the duration of the video should not exceed 5 minutes.

Judgement criteria: Choreography, Costume and Expression.

• This contest is open for participants from aged 9-15 years.
• Duration: 5 minutes.
• Participants may present devotional compositions of great Vaishnava Acharyas such as Purandara Dasa, Kanaka Dasa, Vallabhacharya, Surdas, Annamacharya, Jayadeva, Ramdas, Meera Bai, and other saint composers.
• This is a SOLO event.
• Example: Veena, Violin, Flute (Bansuri), Mandolin (Indian Classical Style), Chitraveena, Nadaswaram, Santoor, Sarangi, Sitar, Sarod, Harmonium. Only Indian classical non-percussion instruments are permitted.
• The presentation should reflect melody, expression (bhava), and understanding of the composition.
• Karaoke tracks or pre-recorded instrumental support are not allowed.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgement criteria: Accuracy of Notes, Raga Presentation, Bhava (Expression), Intonation, Interpretation, Resonance Control, Technical Proficiency, Overall Performance.

• This contest is open for participants from aged 9-15 years.
• Duration: 5 minutes.
• Participants may present rhythmic compositions, devotional accompaniment patterns, or solo percussion performances.
• Only Indian classical percussion instruments are permitted.
• Participants must demonstrate proficiency in at least three talas (rhythmic cycles) during their presentation.
• Clarity of rhythm, control, and understanding of tala structure should be evident throughout the performance.
• This is a SOLO event.
• Example: Tabla, Mridangam, Pakhawaj, Srikhol, Ghatam, Kanjira, Morsing, Dholak, Dholki, Maddale, Chenda, Thavil.
• Pre-recorded rhythmic accompaniment is not allowed.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgement criteria: Tala Accuracy, Rhythm and Tempo Control, Clarity of Strokes, Technical Proficiency, Creativity and Presentation, Synchronization and Flow, Overall Performance.

• This contest is open for participants aged 9-15 years.
• This will be a time-based, live online quiz.
• All questions need to be answered.
• The quiz questions will be based on authentic versions of Mahabharata.
• The quiz will be conducted on 12th September at 8.30 PM. Additional details will be shared via email/WhatsApp.

Judgement criteria: Based on the marks scored.