Kathamrta

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

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

Group 1 (upto 6 years)

Group 2 (7 yrs to 10yrs)

Group 3 (11 yrs to 15 yrs)

Contest Instructions:

Group 1

Narrate any one pastime of Krishna and demons (Demons in Krishna leela)

Props can be used

Time – 3 min per participant

 Group 2

Narrate any pastime from Ramayana/ Mahabharata. Explain the lesson learnt

Props can be used

Time – 3 min per participant

 Group 3

Narrate any pastime of Srila Prabhupada

Props and mimicry can be used

Time – 3 min per participant

Evaluation criteria–Authenticity, message and storytelling skills

Venue– Haryana Bhavan, Shubh Enclave, Harlur Road

Date and Time: : September 6th -5 PM to 8 PM & September 7th-10 AM to 3 PM

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

Dressed to be Blessed

Suit up to celebrate Janmashtami with splendour and style this year!

Suit up to celebrate Janmashtami with splendour and style this year!

Dress your child with the most attractive Krishna attire and be sure to win prizes for the most impressive attires!

Date and Time:7th Sept 2023 Time- 3:30pm to 5:30 pm

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

Group 1 (upto 6 years)

Group 2 (7 yrs to 10yrs)

Group 3 (11 yrs to 15 yrs)

Contest Instructions:

Group 1

Dress and Dance in your favourite character from Lord Krishna’s Vrindavan leela

Time – 1 min per participant

 Group 2

Dress and dance or act out your favourite character from Vedic pastimes and tell us about your character.

Time – 1 min per participant

 Group 3

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, adherence to time limit

Venue – Haryana Bhavan, Shubh Enclave, Harlur Road

Attractive prizes for the winners.

Blessings of Lord Krishna to every participant

Kirtanam

Sing and express your devotion with a melodious bhajan!

Let’s show our love to Krishna by singing bhajans about Him!

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

Group 1 (upto 6 yrs)

Group 2 (7 yrs to 10yrs)

Group 3 (11 yrs to 15 yrs)

Contest Instructions:

Group 1

You can sing any one of the following bhajan.

·       Hari Haraya namah first 2 stanzas (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W15J_66DBJs )

·       Narasimha arati (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw83W-y-0_A&t=46s )

·       Nara janma bandaga (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3Qw8HEQhzg )

Refer to the links for proper lyrics and tune

Time – 3 min per participant

 Group 2

You can sing any one of the following bhajan. Song can be accompanied by a musical instrument

·       Radhe, jaya jaya  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jjW5vu5DLc )

·       Bhaju re mana (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ5ES4xp2rk&list=RDzZ5ES4xp2rk&start_radio=1 )
·      Yare Rangana yare krishnana (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4NATN-MUvM )

**You need not repeat the lines as that would take more time

Refer to the links for proper lyrics and tune

Time – 3 min per participant

 Group 3

You can sing any one of the following bhajan. Song can be accompanied by a musical instrument

·       Shri Chaurashtakam ((37) Chaurastakam with Lyrics | Purushottam Masa | | Chorastakam | Purshottam Maas Song – YouTube )

·       Jaya radhe jaya Krishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGgyqluIHy0 )

·       Krishna nee begane(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxkf1Iqj1xE)

Refer to links for proper lyrics and tune.

Time – 3 min per participant

Evaluation criteria – Completeness, Raga & bhava
Venue– Haryana Bhavan, Shubh Enclave, Harlur Road

Date and Time:  September 6th -5 PM to 8 PM & September 7th-10 AM to 3 PM

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

Coloring

Bring out the artist in you!!!

Colouring competition for School kids

Group Eligibility – Group 1 – (Upto 6 yrs), Group 2 – (7 yrs to 10yrs), Group 3 – (11 yrs to 15 yrs),

Group 4-16yrs and above

Group 1, 2

Kids will be given colouring sheets

They will have to get their color pencils, sketch pens, paints etc., needed

Group 3, 4

Draw or sketch Lords picture, Acharya’s picture and colour the same. Picture should be authentic and adhering to vedic version.

Date and Time: : September 6th -5PM to 8PM & September 7th-10 AM to 3PM

Evaluation Criteria

·       Completeness

·       Creativity/Innovation

·       Neatness

·       Choice of colours

Venue – Haryana Bhavan, Shubh Enclave, Harlur Road

 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

For the pleasure of Krishna

Please note that participants need to carry all the material needed.

Group Eligibility – Following Groups can participate in this contest

Group 3 (11 yrs to 15 yrs)

Group 4 (16 yrs and above)

Contest Instructions:

Evaluation Criteria – Timeliness, Creativity,presentation & overall appearance

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