• This contest is open for participants from Pre-nursery to Class X. (Solo & Team categories)
• No. of members in a team: 3 members.
• Duration: 5 minutes.

• SN	Class Category	Shlokas to be chanted
  1	PN1-PN2	Chapter -15 (Any 2 shlokas)
  2	LKG-UKG	Chapter-15  (Any 2 shlokas)
  3	Class I – II	Chapter-15  (Any 3 shlokas)
  4	Class III – IV	Chapter-15  (Any 3 shlokas)
  5	Class V – VII	Chapter-15  (Any 4 shlokas with meaning)
  6	Class VIII – X	Chapter-15  (Any 4 shlokas with meaning)

• Children from Class V – VII and Class VIII- X categories should chant shlokas with meanings.
• For translations, please refer to Bhagavad gita As It Is by Srila Prabhupada. Website link:https://prabhupadabooks.com/bg .
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• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgement criteria: Clarity in pronunciation, fluency, meter, creativity, translation (if applicable) & synchronization (for teams).

• The contest is open to participants from Class III to X (Solo & Team categories) and Class XI to XII (Solo category only).
• TEAM size: 5-6 members.
• Maximum Duration: Team event – 10 minutes; Solo event – 5 minutes.
• Any Indian classical dance form can be chosen for the performance.
• 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.
• Click here to see the list of songs from which you may choose your dance performance.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgment criteria: Choreography, Coordination (for teams), Costume, Stage presence, and Expression.

• This contest is open for participants from Class V to Class X (Team Only).
• TEAM size: 5-6 members.
• Duration: 5-10 minutes.
• The folk dance style should be authentic and can be from any Indian state.
• Songs or imitation of dance from movies will not be entertained.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.
• Click here to see the list of songs from which you may choose your dance performance.

Judgement criteria: Choreography, coordination, costume and expression.

• This contest is open to participants from Class III to Class X (Solo & Team categories) and Class XI to Class XII (Solo only).
• 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.
• TEAM size: 5-6 members.
• Maximum Duration: Team event – 10 minutes; Solo event – 5 minutes.
• Click here to see the list of songs from which you may choose your dance performance.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgement criteria: Choreography, coordination (only for teams), costume, Stage presence and expression.

• The contest is open to participants from Class I to X (Solo & Team categories) and Class XI to XII (Solo category only).
• TEAM size: 5-6 members.
• Duration: 5 minutes.
• Devotional compositions of great Vaishnava Acharyas like Purandara Dasa, Kanaka Dasa, Meera Bai, Vallabhacharya, Surdas, Annamacharya, Jayadeva, Ramdas etc. may be selected.
• Rendition can be accompanied by instruments/Shruthi box.
• Click here to explore and select a song for your performance.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgment Criteria: Voice & Tonal quality, Raga, Bhava, Rhythm, Diction, Proficiency, Intonation, Synchronization (for teams), Coordination (for teams) & Overall performance.

• This contest is open for participants from Class V to Class X (Solo only).
• 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.

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

• This contest is open for participants from Class V to Class X (Solo only).
• Duration: 5 minutes.
• Devotional compositions of great Vaishnava Acharyas like Purandara Dasa, Kanaka Dasa, Vallabhacharya, Surdas, Annamacharya, Jayadeva, Ramdas, Meera Bai etc. may be chosen.
• Participants may present rhythmic compositions, devotional accompaniment patterns, or solo percussion performances.
• Only Indian classical percussion instruments are permitted.
• 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.

Judgment 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 from Class I to Class XII (Team Only).
• TEAM size: 6 to 10 members.
• Duration: 10 minutes.
• Click here for the list of theatre scripts/story outlines. Enactment of any other stories shall be disqualified.
• The skit must be performed in English only.
• This event is available only at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple. (only one round)

Judgement criteria: Authenticity, direction, enactment, dialogue delivery, coordination, time.

• This contest is open for participants from Class I to Class VII (Solo only).
• Duration: 3 minutes.
• The participants can narrate any story from the provided list. Click here for the list.
• This is a SOLO event.
• Props can be used to enrich the performance.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgment criteria: Voice modulation, Body language, Language proficiency, Expression, Creativity and overall impact.

• This contest is open for participants from Class I to Class VII (Solo only).
• Duration: 3 minutes.
• The participants can narrate any story from the provided list. Click here for the list.
• This is a SOLO event.
• Props can be used to enrich the performance.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgment criteria: Voice modulation, Body language, Language proficiency, Expression, Creativity and overall impact.

• This contest is open to participants from Class XI to Class XII (Solo only).
• Duration: 3 minutes.
• Participants may recite any poem of their choice. The theme should be related to Lord Krishna or any other Lord Vishnu avataras.
• This is a Solo event.
• Preliminary rounds will be conducted at the school/temple level, and the Final Round will be held at ISKCON Rajajinagar.
• Click here for a reference Poem.

Judging Criteria: Pronunciation, Voice Modulation, Expression, Stage Presence, Creativity, and Overall Impact.

• This contest is open to participants from Class XI to Class XII (Solo only).
• Duration: 3 minutes.
• Participants may recite any poem of their choice. The theme should be related to Lord Krishna or any other Lord Vishnu avataras.
• This is a Solo event.
• Preliminary rounds will be conducted at the school/temple level, and the Final Round will be held at ISKCON Rajajinagar.
• Click here for a reference Poem.

Judging Criteria: Pronunciation, Voice Modulation, Expression, Stage Presence, Creativity, and Overall Impact.

• This contest is open for participants from Pre-nursery to Class VII (Solo only).
• Duration: 2 minutes.
• Participants can chant any 3 mantras selected by them. Click here for the list.
• This is a SOLO event.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

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

• This contest is open for participants from Class V to Class XII (Solo only).
• Duration: 3 minutes.
• Click here for the list of elocution passages.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgement criteria: Fluency, pronunciation, body language, expression, confidence, time.

• This contest is open for participants from Class V to Class XII (Solo only).
• Duration: 3 minutes.
• Click here for the list of elocution passages.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgement criteria: Fluency, pronunciation, body language, expression, confidence, time.

• This contest is open for participants from Class V to Class XII (Team only).
• TEAM size: 3 members.
• Duration: 2 minutes.
• One member will enact the given word/phrase without speaking; the other two members will guess.
• No sign language or props are allowed; only enactment.
• The judges’ decision will be final.
• Theme: Mahabharata & Krishna stories for the list of phrases.
• This event is available only at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple. (only one round)

Judgement criteria: Correct guess of the word/phrase, enactment and teamwork.

• This contest is open for participants from Pre-nursery to Class II (Solo only).
• Duration: 1 minute.
• Click here for the list of Krishna Rhymes.
• This is a SOLO event.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

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

• This contest is open for participants from Pre-nursery to Class II (Solo only).
• Duration: 1 minute.
• There will only be a ramp walk; no dialogue delivery is required.
• Participants may dress up as Radha or Krishna or other Vishnu avataras.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgement criteria: Makeup and costumes, authenticity, and visual presentation.

• This contest is open for participants from Class V to Class X (Solo & Team categories).
• TEAM size: 3 members.
• Duration: 45 minutes. Additional time of 15 minutes will be given for the Final round.
• Size of Rangoli: Maximum 3ft X 3ft. Any size beyond this will be disqualified.
• Create colorful Rangoli designs to attract the attention of Lord Krishna.
• Use more of Rangoli colors and less flowers.
• Participants are allowed to bring the template of the design on which the decoration may be arranged.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgement criteria: Visual appeal, color combination, creativity and neatness.

• This contest is open for participants from Class V to Class X (Team Only).
• TEAM size: 3 members.
• Duration: 45 minutes. Additional time of 15 minutes will be given for the Final round.
• Size of Pushpalankara work: Maximum 3ft X 3ft.
• Participants are allowed to bring the template of the design on which the decoration may be arranged.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgement criteria: Visual appeal, color combination, creativity and neatness.

• This contest is open for participants from Class V to Class XII (Team Only).
• TEAM size: 3 members.
• Duration: 45 minutes.
• This is a vegetarian, fireless cooking competition.
• The prepared dishes will be offered to Lord Krishna, so please note the following:
  • No onion, no garlic, no mushrooms, no chocolate, no eggs and do not use any non-vegetarian items.
• Bread and biscuits may be used only if they are branded and have the green vegetarian symbol.
  • Bakery bread is not allowed.
• Although it is a fireless cooking competition, the following ingredients may be used:
  • Roasted peanuts, roasted chana, sattu, makhana, cornflakes, puffed rice.
• Please be cautious with store-bought mixtures (such as cornflakes or ready-made mixtures), as they may contain onion or garlic. Kindly check the ingredients carefully before using.
• Extra marks will be awarded to students who use only fresh ingredients, such as:
  • Sprouts, soaked dal, fresh fruits, vegetables, poha, etc.
• After preparation:
  • Food items must be placed in disposable containers only.
  • Children must take back their bags and boxes and clean their area before leaving.
• Parents and school teachers are kindly requested to double-check all ingredients before students begin preparing their dishes to avoid disqualification.
• Ensure that the spirit of purity and devotion is maintained throughout the event.
• Participants should chant the Hare Krishna mantra at least 3 times before preparing, if possible.
• As the preparation will be offered to Lord Krishna, it should not be tasted while making and until the offering has been completed.
• Each team may prepare up to 3 items.
• The food items offered will be judged by our in-house food critics.
• Prelims will be held in school/temple, and the finals will be held at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple.

Judgement criteria: Taste, Visual appeal, and creativity.

• This contest is open for participants from Pre-nursery to Class IV.
• Coloring sheets will be provided.
• Participants should bring stationery items like pens, pencils, color pencils, crayons, erasers, etc.
• Participants should mention their name and other details on the given sheet.
• This is a SOLO event.
• Duration: 60 minutes.

Judgement criteria: Creativity, visual appeal, neatness, and presentation.

• This contest is open for participants from Class V to Class X.
• Theme: Bala Krishna.
• A plain drawing sheet will be provided.
• Participants will do the outline. Crayons, paints, any other coloring materials can be used.
• Participants should mention their name and other details on the given sheet.
• This is a SOLO event.
• Duration: 60 minutes.

Judgement criteria: Creativity, visual appeal, and presentation.

• This contest is open for participants from Class V to Class X.
• Theme: Bala Krishna.
• A plain drawing sheet will be provided at the venue.
• Participants should bring stationery items like pens, pencils, etc.
• Participants should mention their name and other details on the given sheet.
• This is a SOLO event.
• Duration: 60 minutes.

Judgement criteria: Creativity, visual appeal and presentation.

• This contest is open for participants from Class I to Class X.
• English text matter along with ruled sheets will be given.
• Participants should mention their name and other details on the given sheet.
• Participants should bring writing materials and exam pads.
• This is a SOLO event.
• Duration: 30-40 minutes.

Judgement criteria: Creativity, legibility, neatness, angle, and word spacing.

• This contest is open for participants from Class V to Class X (Team Only).
• TEAM size: 3 members.
• Written quiz will be followed by oral quiz.
• Theme: Mahabharata.
• Duration: Written Quiz of 60 minutes followed by Oral Quiz of 90 minutes for the selected teams.
• This event is available only at the ISKCON Rajajinagar temple. (Only one round)

Judgment criteria: Maximum marks scored.