Contest Rules

Onstage Contests

Fancy Dress

Groups

  • Group 0: Below 5 yrs
  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs

Theme

Saints or Great Indian Leaders

Time Limit

1 min

Things to Bring

Required Props

Singing - Solo/Group (Classical)

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

Classical

Time Limit

7 min (6 mins singing & 1 min: set up & tear down)

Things to Bring

Shruthi Box or Karaoke, if required. No accompanying instruments.

Additional Remarks

Group category is determined by the eldest kid's age in the group.

Singing - Solo/Group (Lite Music)

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

Lite Music (Bhajans/Devotional songs)

Time Limit

5 min (4 mins singing & 1 min: set up & tear down)

Things to Bring

Shruthi Box or Karaoke, if required. No accompanying instruments.

Additional Remarks

Group category is determined by the eldest kid's age in the group.

Dance - Solo/Group (Classical)

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

Classical

Time Limit

Solo: 4 min, Group: 5 min

Things to Bring

Required Props; audio file (submitted by Jan 18th, 2026)

Additional Remarks

If you want background music to be played, please upload the audio file in .MP3 format through a Google Form which will be provided to you by email after successful registration. Any other formats will be disqualified. Last day of submission is January 18th, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT. The audio file name should be formatted as: ParticipantFirstName_LastName_ContestName_GroupName. Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to access the file. No late entries will be considered for the contest. Group category is determined by the eldest kid's age in the group.

Dance - Solo/Group (Folk)

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

Folk

Time Limit

Solo: 4 min, Group: 5 min

Things to Bring

Required Props; audio file (submitted by Jan 18th, 2026)

Additional Remarks

If you want background music to be played, please upload the audio file in .MP3 format through a Google Form which will be provided to you by email after successful registration. Any other formats will be disqualified. Last day of submission is January 18th, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT. The audio file name should be formatted as: ParticipantFirstName_LastName_ContestName_GroupName. Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to access the file. No late entries will be considered for the contest. Group category is determined by the eldest kid's age in the group.

Instrument Playing

Groups

  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

Classical/Bhajans

Time Limit

3 min

Things to Bring

Respective instrument

Additional Remarks

Any musical instrument like veena, sitar, tabla, violin etc.

Shloka Recitation

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

Any Sanskrit Shlokas, Bhagavad Gita verses, or verses from Hindu Scriptures

Time Limit

3 min

Things to Bring

Bring 3 printed copies of the shloka/verse that you are going to perform in the time limit

Additional Remarks

Please upload the shlokas/verse (.pdf file) through a Google Form which will be provided to you by email after successful registration. Any other formats will be disqualified. Last day of submission is January 18th, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT. The PDF file name should be formatted as: ParticipantFirstName_LastName_ContestName_GroupName. Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to access the file. No late entries will be considered for the contest.

Yoga

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

Any Yogasan/Pranayams

Time Limit

3 mins

Things to Bring

Bring your own Yoga Mat

Additional Remarks

If you want background music to be played, please upload the audio file in .MP3 format through a Google Form which will be provided to you by email after successful registration. Any other formats will be disqualified. Last day of submission is January 18th, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT. The audio file name should be formatted as: ParticipantFirstName_LastName_ContestName_GroupName. Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to access the file. No late entries will be considered for the contest.

Impromptu Speech

Groups

  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

NA

Time Limit

1-2 min

Things to Bring

NA

Additional Remarks

Impromptu speech topic will be provided on the spot. All contestants shall receive the same topic, which shall be of a general nature, and shall speak for a maximum of two minutes. The topic shall be of reasonable length, shall not require detailed knowledge and should lead to an opinion or conclusion. When the contest begins, all contestants except the first shall leave the room. After their participation, they shall sit in the room until the contest is over.

Speech

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Themes by Group

  • Group 1: My Favorite Indian Festival
  • Group 2: Humility is the gateway to all virtues
  • Group 3: Indian Culture in Today's Global Lifestyle
  • Group 4: Importance of Dharma in Everyday Life
Time Limit

2-4 mins

Things to Bring

NA

Additional Remarks

NA

Presentation

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Themes by Group

  • Group 1: Choose Kindness
  • Group 2: Spirit of Selfless Service
  • Group 3: Indian Inventions That Changed the World
  • Group 4: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – The World is One Family
Time Limit

3-4 mins

Things to Bring

Powerpoint/ Google Slide presentation with maximum 12 slides or a Poster board (font big enough for judges to view from distance)

Additional Remarks

Please upload presentation (.ppt file) with less than 12 slides to through a Google Form which will be provided to you by email after successful registration. Any other formats will be disqualified. Last day of submission is January 18th, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT. The PDF file name should be formatted as: ParticipantFirstName_LastName_ContestName_GroupName. Ensure access is provided to anyone with the link to access the file. No late entries will be considered for the contest.

Poster Making

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

Communal Harmony; United We Stand

Time Limit

45 min to make the poster; 2-3 min to present; 1 min for Q&A

Things to Bring

Poster board (22"X28"), Poster making material (markers, pencil, glue, scissors, construction papers, etc.

Additional Remarks

All contestants will get 45 mins to create the poster with the materials they brought. They will present the poster in front of the audience & judges; with Q&A

Offstage Contests

Coloring Contest

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

NA

Time Limit

30 mins

Things to Bring

coloring material (paint/color pencils/crayons etc.)

Additional Remarks

Pictures will be provided to color

Drawing/Painting Contest

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Themes by Group

  • Group 1: My favorite Hindu Festival
  • Group 2: Cleanliness is next to Godliness
  • Group 3: Education is the key to better future
  • Group 4: Inspiring episode/Leela from Indian Epic or Scripture
Time Limit

90 min

Things to Bring

pencil, sharpener, eraser, coloring material (water colors, acrylic paints/color pencils/crayons etc.), paint brushes etc.

Additional Remarks

Sheet to draw and paint will be provided

Chalk Art Contest

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

Communal Harmony; United We Stand

Time Limit

60 min

Things to Bring

Washable Sidewalk Chalk (different colors), rag (to erase) etc.

Additional Remarks

~ 18 x 18 inches sidewalk to create the art (If weather is not conducive then a black construction paper will be provided)

Rangoli Contest

Groups

  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

Communal Harmony; United We Stand

Time Limit

60 min

Things to Bring

All necessary supplies for creating the Rangoli (all material should be washable: rice powder, Rangoli powder, flowers, etc.), rag (to erase) etc.

Additional Remarks

~ 18 x 18 inches sidewalk to create the rangoli (If weather is not conducive then a poster board will be provided)

Sanskriti Quiz Contest

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Themes by Group

  • Group 1: My Best Friend Krishna, Festivals of India
  • Group 2: Ramayan, Indian Symbols
  • Group 3: Mahabharat, Dances of India
  • Group 4: Essence of Hinduism, Saints of India
Time Limit

20 mins

Things to Bring

Pencil, sharpener, Eraser

Additional Remarks

Worksheet will be provided

Math Quiz Contest

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Themes by Group

  • Group 1: Addition & Subtraction
  • Group 2: Multiplication & Division
  • Group 3: Fraction & Decimals
  • Group 4: Algebra & Probability
Time Limit

20 mins

Things to Bring

Pencil, sharpener, Eraser

Additional Remarks

Worksheet will be provided

IQ Quiz Contest

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

Age-appropriate Analytical and logical reasoning questions

Time Limit

20 mins

Things to Bring

Pencil, sharpener, Eraser

Additional Remarks

Worksheet will be provided

Sudoko Contest

Groups

  • Group 1: 5-7 yrs
  • Group 2: 8-10 yrs
  • Group 3: 11-14 yrs
  • Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme

NA

Time Limit

20 mins

Things to Bring

Pencil, sharpener, Eraser

Additional Remarks

Sodoku Sheet will be provided

Chess Contest

Groups

  • Group 1 & 2: 5-10 yrs
  • Group 3 & 4: 11-18 yrs

Theme

NA

Time Limit

NA

Things to Bring

NA

Additional Remarks

Chess Kit will be provided. Chess Rules and Regulations apply.

Carrom Contest

Groups

  • Group 1 & 2: 5-10 yrs
  • Group 3 & 4: 11-18 yrs

Theme

NA

Time Limit

NA

Things to Bring

NA

Additional Remarks

Carrom Set will be provided. Carrom Rules and Regulations apply.