Kathamrita (Story Telling)

Let’s meditate on Lord’s appearance day by narrating His wonderful pastimes

Date: Sunday, Aug 25th
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: ISKCON Sarjapur Road Center, Sarjapur Road

Date: Monday, Aug 26th
Time: 9am – 2pm
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Haralur Road

Contest Details & Instructions

Group 1 (upto 6 yrs)
Narrate any one of the  pastimes of  Lord Krishna. Props can be used.
Time – 3 min per participant

Group 2 (7-12 yrs)
Narrate any pastime from Ramayana/ Mahabharata. Explain the lesson learnt. Props can be used.
Time – 3 min per participant

Group 3 (13-18 yrs)
Narrate any pastime of Srila Prabhupada. Explain the lesson learnt. Props can be used and mimicry/acting can be done.
Time – 3 min per participant

Evaluation criteria – Authenticity, message and storytelling skills

Attractive prizes for the winners. Blessings of Lord Krishna to every participant

Dressed to be Blessed (Fancy Dress Competition)

Suit up to celebrate Janmashtami with splendor and style this year! Dress your child with the most attractive Krishna attire and be sure to win prizes for the most impressive getups!

Date: Aug 26th  (Only)
Time: 3pm
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Haralur Road
 
Contest Details & Instructions

Group 1 (upto 6 yrs)

Dress and speak about your favourite character from Lord Krishna’s Vrindavan leela

Time – 1 min per participant

Group 2 (7-12 yrs)

Dress and  act out your favourite character from Vedic pastimes/stories and talk about your character.
Time – 1 min per participant

Group 3 (13-15 yrs)

Dress and hone your acting skills by depicting, inspiring and breath-taking events from Krishna Lila, Ram Leela, Chaitanya Leela.
Time – 2 mins per participant

Evaluation criteria – Authenticity, dress appearance, adherence to time limit

Attractive prizes for the winners. Blessings of Lord Krishna to every participant

Kirtanam (Singing bhajans)

Sing and express your devotion with a melodious bhajan! Let’s show our love to Krishna by singing bhajans about Him!

Date: Sunday, Aug 25th
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: ISKCON Sarjapur Road Center, Sarjapur Road

Date: Monday, Aug 26th
Time: 9am – 2pm
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Haralur Road

Contest Details & Instructions

Group 1 (upto 6 yrs)
You can sing any one of the following bhajans.

• Hari Haraya namah  first 2 stanzas   https://youtu.be/W15J_66DBJs?si=x8-KFG8UOw8Zlxf4 

• Narasimha arati https://youtu.be/aw83W-y-0_A?si=gUwh4RYTho1Mv4o0

• Tarakka Bindige  https://youtu.be/7VCJWkN3GEY?si=dagqrTXCxpU4zUzr

Group 2 (7 - 12 yrs)
You can sing any one of the following bhajans. Song can be accompanied by a musical instrument

• Adharam madhuram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3n3K5ezYbQ 

• Bhaju re mana   https://youtu.be/zZ5ES4xp2rk?si=SYnGiTsDTTWT_ScN 

• Allide Namma Mane  https://youtu.be/PPFQKBncKL8?si=DQKVE3GoaPkoMHWW 

Group 3 (13-18 yrs)
You can sing any one of the following bhajans. Song can be accompanied by a musical instrument

• Sri Nanda Nandanashtakam https://youtu.be/myQGjvwI-NU?si=McrTXgo69Zy1E6gw

• Jaya radhe jaya Krishna https://youtu.be/vGgyqluIHy0?si=ZisQe2ZLRE0sUQDc

• Thallanisadiru Kandya  https://youtu.be/S4w3FLZxY_A?si=-RcQPUAkBdI1Q2kV

Group 4 (above 18 yrs)
You can sing any one of the following bhajans. Song can be accompanied by a musical instrument

• Brahmam okkate  https://youtu.be/jLQqWQW4S4s?si=Orp8XjXMJDjDs4fW

• Bhaja Govindam by Adi Shankaracharya  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYT7WfoTZZ4 

Time – 3 min per participant
**You need not repeat the lines as that would take more time

Evaluation criteria – Completeness, raga & bhaava

Attractive prizes for the winners. Blessings of Lord Krishna to every participant

Kalanjali (Drawing, Colouring or Painting)

Bring out the artist in you!!! Drawing, coloring and painting competition for kids.

Date: Sunday, Aug 25th
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: ISKCON Sarjapur Road Center, Sarjapur Road

Date: Monday, Aug 26th
Time: 9am – 2pm
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Haralur Road

Contest Details & Instructions

Group 1 (upto 6 yrs) and Group 2 (7-12 yrs)
Kids will be given colouring sheets. 30 min will be given to all the kids .They will have to get their colour pencils, sketch pens, paints etc., as needed

Group 3 (13-18 yrs) and Group 4 (above 18 yrs)
Draw or sketch Lord's picture, Acharya’s picture and colour the same. Picture should be authentic and adhering to vedic version. 60 min will be given to the participants.

Evaluation Criteria
•    Completeness
•    Creativity/Innovation
•    Neatness
•    Choice of colours

Attractive prizes for the top three winners and blessings of Lord Krishna to every participant!

Group Eligibility: Following Age Groups can participate in this contest.

1. Group 1 (upto 6 years)

2. Group 2 (7 yrs to 10yrs)

3. Group 3 (11 yrs to 15 yrs)

Rangoli

Beautiful designs for the pleasure of Lord Krishna

Date: Aug 26th  (Only)
Time: 9am – 2pm
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Haralur Road

Group Eligibility – following Groups can participate in this contest
Group 3 (13 yrs to 18 yrs)
Group 4 (above 18 yrs)

Contest Instructions: Participants need to carry the material needed

Evaluation Criteria – Timeliness, Creativity, presentation & overall appearance

Top talents will win attractive prizes, but all participants will receive the blessings of Sri Krishna!