Group Information
Group 1: Age 0 - 5 Years
Group 2: Age 6 - 12 Years
Group 3: Age 13 - 19 Years
Group 4: Age 20 - 30 Years
Group 5: Age 31 and above
Contests Rules
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 -12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Category: Solo or Group
Description:
1. Recite the verses in the correct order
2. Perfect Pronunciation
3. Recitation with memorization will receive extra credit
4. Shruti box or any accompanying instrument is allowed
Time Limit: 3 mins
Rules:
-Upload the video in .mp4 format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
-Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
-File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.jpg.
-No late entries will be considered for the contest.
-Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 -12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Category: Solo
Description:
1. Participants will be given a verse number and will have to recite that verse on the spot.
Time Limit: N/A
Rules:
- Live on Quizzes and/or Zoom. Contest will be conducted via Zoom on either 29th or 30th of March.
- Zoom link and time for the contest will be provided by email
- Download the Zoom App on your Device
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 -12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Category: Solo
Description:
1. Recite 20 verses from the chapter in 5 minutes
2. Perfect Pronunciation
3. Speed of recitation is important
4. Shruti box or any accompanying instrument is allowed
Time Limit: 5 mins
Rules:
- Upload the video in .mp4 format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.jpg.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 -12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Category: Solo
Description:
1. Verse Number will be given, participant must identify the verse
Rules:
- Live on Quizzes and/or Zoom. Contest will be conducted via Zoom on either 29th or 30th of March.
- Zoom link and time for the contest will be provided by email
- Download the Zoom App on your Device
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 -12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Category: Solo
Description:
1. Verse (Sanskrit verse in English) will be given, participant must identify the verse number.
Rules:
- Live on Quizzes and/or Zoom. Contest will be conducted via Zoom on either 29th or 30th of March.
- Zoom link and time for the contest will be provided by email
- Download the Zoom App on your Device
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 -12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Category: Solo
Description:
1. Verse meaning will be given, participant must identify the verse
Rules:
- Live on Quizzes and/or Zoom. Contest will be conducted via Zoom on either 29th or 30th of March.
- Zoom link and time for the contest will be provided by email
- Download the Zoom App on your Device
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 -12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Category: Solo
Description:
1. The knowledge quiz will be based on the chapter content. The quiz tests your knowledge / understanding of the chapter.
Rules:
- Live on Quizzes and/or Zoom. Contest will be conducted via Zoom on 29th or 30th of March.
- Zoom link and time for the contest will be provided by email
- Download the Zoom App on your Device
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 -12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Category: Solo
Category: Solo
Description:
1. Identify the English meaning for Sanskrit words from the verses of the chapters assigned to the respective groups.
Rules:
- Live on Quizzes and/or Zoom. Contest will be conducted via Zoom on 29th or 30th of March.
- Zoom link and time for the contest will be provided by email
- Download the Zoom App on your Device
Groups: All Groups
Topic: Classical / Semi-Classical / Bhajan
Category: Solo / Group
Time Limit: 5 minutes
Items Required: Shruti box, Karaoke, accompanying instruments (if required)
Description:
Any classical, semi-classical, devotional songs or bhajans
Rules:
- Videos must be submitted in MP4 format through a Google Form which will be provided to you by email after registration. Any other formats will be disqualified.
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- Submission Format: MP4 - The file name should be formatted as: Participant Full Name-Contest Name-Group Name.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
No late entries will be considered for the contest.
Groups: All Groups
Topic: Classical/ Semi-Classical/ Folk
Category: Solo / Group
Time Limit: 6 minutes
Items Required: Props (if required)
Description:
Any classical, semi-classical or folk dance
Rules:
- Videos must be submitted in MP4 format through a Google Form which will be provided to you by email after registration. Any other formats will be disqualified.
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- Submission Format: MP4 - The file name should be formatted as: Participant Full Name-Contest Name-Group Name.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
No late entries will be considered for the contest.
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 5 -12 yrs) - Any Ornament of Shree Krishna
- Group 3 (Age 13 -19 yrs) - Chariot
- Group 4 (Age 20 -30 yrs) - Any leela from the Mahabharat
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Sketch of any concept from Chapter 2
Description:
Pencil drawing only
Rules:
- Upload the image in .JPEG format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.jpg.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
Groups:
- Group 1 (Age less than 5)
- Group 2 (Age 6 -12)
- Group 3 (Age 13 -19 yrs)
- Group 4 (Age 20 -30 yrs)
- Group 5 (Age 31 & Above)
Description:
1. Coloring sheet will be emailed after registration closes.
2. The artistic features and complexity of the coloring sheets are tailored to suit each age group.
Rules:
- Upload the image in .JPEG format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.jpg.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 -12 yrs) - Peacock Feather or Conch
- Group 3 (Age 13 -19 yrs) - Picture of Radha Krishna
- Group 4 (Age 20 -30 yrs) - Any personality from Mahabharat
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Any leela from Mahabharat
Description:
Use your imagination to draw
1. Draw and color the drawing
2. You can use color pencils, pastels, water color, oil etc
3. Creative drawing will be given extra credit
Rules:
- Upload the image in .JPEG format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.jpg.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
Object to Decorate: Shri Krishna's Butter Pot
Category: Solo or Group Description:
Make the craft look divine and beautiful.
1. You can make the craft with any material you have.
2. Decorate the craft with whatever material you wish.
Rules:
- Upload the video in .mp4 format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- Video should include images/videos of the model at multiple changes of development (not just the final model)
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.jpg.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
3D Model: Shree Krishna's village from Braj - Gokul or Vrindavan
Category: Solo or Group Description:
1. Build a 3d model with any material you wish. Lego is allowed.
2. It can be up to 2x2x2 feet in LxWxB
Time Limit (for the video): 3 mins
Rules:
- Upload the video in .mp4 format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- Video should include images/videos of the model at multiple changes of development (not just the final model)
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.mp4.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 5 -12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Description:
1. Create a .JPEG flyer/poster (8.5” x 11”) based on any verse in the chapter.
2. Content from the commentary can also be used to prepare the digital poster.
Rules:
- Upload the image in .JPEG format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.jpg.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
Groups:
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Description:
1. Create a video based on any verse in the chapter. Content from the commentary can be used
Time Limit: 10 mins
Rules:
- Upload the image in .MP4 format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.mp4.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 -12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Description:
1. Create a reel based on any verse in the chapter. Content from the commentary can be used
Time Limit: 2 mins
Rules:
- Upload the image in .MP4 format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.mp4.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6-12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13-19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20-30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Language: English or Hindi
Time Limit: 4 mins
Description:
1. Speech should be based on the chapter assigned to the respective age groups.
2. Record the speech (in English or Hindi) and send the video
Rules:
- Upload the image in .MP4 format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.mp4.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 - 12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Language: English or Hindi
Time Limit: 2 minutes
Description:
1. Contest will be conducted on Zoom.
2. Participants will be given one verse from the chapter assigned to the respective age groups and they have to talk about it for 2 minutes.
Rules:
- Any verse from the chapter assigned to the group will be given and the participant shall speak on it for 2 minutes.
- The speech should be of reasonable length and should lead to an opinion or conclusion
- All contestants in the group will receive the same verse.
- When the contest begins, the first speaker will go in a breakout room and participate. The other contestant will remain in the main room (in Zoom)
- After their participation, they shall remain in the breakout room in mute until the contest is over
- Zoom Contest Date - 29th or 30th March.
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 - 12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Time Limit: 4 mins
Description:
1. Record a video of the participant presentation.
2. Presentation can be based on any verse/verses from the chapter of their age group
3. Maximum number of slides: 12
Rules:
- Upload the video in .mp4 format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received by 23rd March.
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.mp4.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 6 - 12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Language: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
Description:
1. Write an essay based on the commentary by Swami Mukundananda for the chapter assigned to the respective age groups.
2. Essay should be your own and not exceed 1000 words.
3. Essay can be in English or any of these regional languages - Hindi, Telugu or Tamil
Rules:
- Upload the file in .PDF format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.pdf.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the video.
Groups:
- Group 2 (Age 5 - 12 yrs) - Chapter 6
- Group 3 (Age 13 - 19 yrs) - Chapter 10
- Group 4 (Age 20 - 30 yrs) - Chapter 11
- Group 5 (Age 31 & above) - Chapter 2
Language: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
Description:
1. Poetry should be your own based on the commentary by Swami Mukundananda
2. Poem can be in English or any of these regional languages - Hindi, Telugu or Tamil.
3. Word limit: 400 words
Rules:
- Upload the file in .PDF format and share it through Google Form (link will be shared in the email after registration)
- Entries should be received on or before 23rd March.
- File name should be Participant Name-contest name-Group name.pdf.
- No late entries will be considered for the contest.
- Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to view the file.