Sri Krishna Janmashtami Devotional Contests 2025
Highlights -2025
SLOKA RECITATION
Age Groups:
Group Krishna - Up to 8 Years -
Need to recite 4 slokas.
Group Balaram - 9 Years & ABOVE- Need to recite 8 slokas.
Evaluation Criteria:
Fluency: Recite without any breaks, hesitations, or confusion.
Pronunciation: Focus on clarity, harmony, and correctness of the syllables. Pause at the right places.
Note: In case of a tie, another round will be conducted.
Sloka Recitation Competition is on 10th August Sunday 11 AM to 1 PM
DRAWING
Age Groups:
Group Rama - Up to 8 Years
Group Laxman - 9 Years to 18 Years
Evaluation Criteria:
-The theme and details will be given 20 minutes before the competition.
- Usage of scales is prohibited, but we will provide a drawing sheet.
- Participants need to bring color pencils, pens, and crayons.
- Judging criteria include visual appeal, color combination, creativity, and neatness.
Drawing Competition is on 10th August Sunday 11 AM to 1 PM
COLOURING
Age Groups:
Up to 8 Years
Sheet and Picture will be given.
NOTE : No Water Colours.
Colouring Competition is on 10th August Sunday 11 AM to 1 PM
DANCING
Solo and Group
Age Groups:
Group Gauranga - Up to 8 Years
Group Nityananda - 9 Years to 15 yearsEvaluation Criteria:
Any traditional and classic dance schools like Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali etc
Judging criteria: Abhinayam (Facial expression), Nritta (Dance), Laya (Alignment to the song).
Dancing Competition is on 15th August Friday 02:30 PM to 06:00 PM
SINGING
Age Groups:
Group Rama - Up to 8 Years
Group Laxman- 9 Years to 15 Years
Evaluation Criteria:
Participants can choose any Krishna Bhajan from ISKCON, Gaudiya Vaishnavas, or other Vaishnava Sampradayas saints like Ramanujacharya, Annamayyacharya etc. The Bhajan should glorify Lord Krishna, Rama, Narayana, Narasimha, or other bonafide incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
Judging Criteria:
- Voice quality
- Raga
- Bhava
- Tala
- Laya
Note: Singing Bhajans in filmy tunes will not be entertained.
Singing Competition is on 15th August Friday 02:30 PM to 06:00 PM
STORY TELLING
Age Groups:
Group Rukmini - Up to 8 Years
Group Satyabhama - 9 Years to 18 Years
Krishna's Pastimes from Authentic Scriptures such as Mahabharat etc:
- Sequence of Events
- Background
- Philosophical Significance
- Impact
- Outcome
- Key takeaways
Evaluation Criteria:
- Presentation
- Expression
- Factual accuracy
- Dialogue delivery
Story Telling Competition is on 14th August Thursday 04:30 PM to 06:30 PM
ESSAY WRITING
Age Groups:
Group Gauranga - For 7th Class to 10 Class,
Group Nityananda - Intermediate and Degree College Students
Judgment Criteria: Content, Flow, Creativity, Grammatical composition, and vocabulary.
Evaluation Criteria:
Topic – Which quality of Lord Krishna inspires you the most? How will you embody that quality in your personality?
Essay Writing Competition is on 14th August Thursday 04:30 PM to 06:30 PM
ELOCUTION
Sloka 2.47
karmaṇy evādhikāras te
mā phaleṣu kadācana
mā karma-phala-hetur bhūr
mā te saṅgo ’stv akarmaṇi
Definition of Karma, Types of Karma, Intention behind the Karma, and how it alters the outcomes.
Take some practical examples and relate this to the modern world.
Elocution Competition is on 14th August Thursday 04:30 PM to 06:30 PM
QUIZ
Evaluation Criteria:
Duration: 45 minutes
- Total Questions: 50
- No optional questions
Quiz Competition on 14th August Thursday 04:30 PM to 06:30 PM
The questions will be based on the Bhagavad Gita as it is, Ramayan, Mahabharath, Srimad Bhagavatam and other Vedic literature and will include multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, and matching exercises.
Rangoli
Evaluation Criteria:
Relevance to Occasion
Creativity and Originality
Details and Clarity
Visual effectiveness and Overall appearance
Color Combination
Competition - 15th August Friday 02:30 PM to 06:00 PM
Venue - Surabhi Kunj
