Contest Rules
Onstage Contests
Fancy Dress
Groups
- Group 0: Below 5 yrs
- Group 1: 5-7 yrs
- Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Theme
Rangilo Bharat - Colors of Indian Culture
Time Limit
1 min
Things to Bring
Required Props
Additional Remarks
Showcase traditions, regional costumes, musical instruments, and traditional art forms of India.
Monoacting
Groups
- Group 1: 5-7 yrs
- Group 2: 8-10 yrs
- Group 3: 11-14 yrs
- Group 4: 15-18 yrs
Theme
Classical Traditions
Time Limit
4 min (3 mins acting & 1 min: set up & tear down)
Things to Bring
Required Hand-held Props
Additional Remarks
- Each participant must perform solo, portraying one or more characters as appropriate to the theme in English language.
- Simple, appropriate costumes and hand-held props are allowed. Elaborate sets and assistance from others on stage are not permitted.
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.
- A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 participants are allowed per group.
- A maximum of 4 microphones will be provided per 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.
- A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 participants are allowed per group.
- A maximum of 4 microphones will be provided per 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 16th, 2027)
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 16th, 2027 at 11:59 PM CST.
- 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/Free Form)
Groups
- Group 1: 5-7 yrs
- Group 2: 8-10 yrs
- Group 3: 11-14 yrs
- Group 4: 15-18 yrs
Theme
Folk/Free Form
Time Limit
Solo: 4 min, Group: 5 min
Things to Bring
Required Props; audio file (submitted by Jan 16th, 2027)
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 16th, 2027 at 11:59 PM CST.
- 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/Patriotic
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 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 16th, 2027 at 11:59 PM CST.
- 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 16th, 2027 at 11:59 PM CST.
- 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.
Prepared Speech - English
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 God/Goddess
- Group 2: Seva: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Make a Big Difference
- Group 3: Preserving Our Heritage in a Fast-Changing World
- Group 4: Can Spirituality Help Us Navigate a Technology-Driven World?
Time Limit
2-4 mins
Things to Bring
NA
Additional Remarks
NA
Prepared Speech - Hindi
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: मेरे प्रिय भगवान/देवी-देवता
- Group 2: सेवा: छोटे-छोटे दयालु कार्य कैसे बड़ा बदलाव ला सकते हैं
- Group 3: बदलती दुनिया में अपनी संस्कृति को बचाए रखना
- Group 4: क्या आध्यात्मिकता तकनीक-प्रधान दुनिया में हमारा मार्गदर्शन कर सकती है?
Time Limit
2-4 mins
Things to Bring
NA
Additional Remarks
NA
Prepared Speech - Gujarati
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: મારા પ્રિય ભગવાન / દેવી
- Group 2: સેવા: નાના-નાના દયાળુ કાર્યો કેવી રીતે મોટો ફેરફાર લાવી શકે છે
- Group 3: બદલાતી દુનિયામાં આપણી સંસ્કૃતિ અને વારસાને જાળવી રાખવા
- Group 4: શું આધ્યાત્મિકતા ટેકનોલોજીથી ભરેલી દુનિયામાં આપણને સાચો માર્ગ બતાવી શકે છે?
Time Limit
2-4 mins
Things to Bring
NA
Additional Remarks
NA
Prepared Speech - Telugu
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: నాకు ఇష్టమైన దేవుడు / దేవత
- Group 2: సేవ: చిన్న చిన్న దయాగుణ పనులు ఎలా పెద్ద మార్పును తీసుకురాగలవు
- Group 3: వేగంగా మారుతున్న ప్రపంచంలో మన సంస్కృతి, వారసత్వాన్ని కాపాడుకోవడం
- Group 4: సాంకేతికత ఆధారిత ప్రపంచంలో ఆధ్యాత్మికత మనకు సరైన మార్గాన్ని చూపగలదా?
Time Limit
2-4 mins
Things to Bring
NA
Additional Remarks
NA
Prepared Speech - Marathi
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: माझे आवडते देव / देवी
- Group 2: सेवा: लहान लहान दयाळू कृतींमुळे मोठा बदल कसा घडू शकतो
- Group 3: वेगाने बदलणाऱ्या जगात आपली संस्कृती आणि वारसा जतन करणे
- Group 4: तंत्रज्ञानावर आधारित जगात अध्यात्म आपल्याला योग्य मार्ग दाखवू शकते का?
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: Amazing Facts About India
- Group 2: India's Contributions to the World
- Group 3: Ancient Indian Wisdom for Modern Challenges
- Group 4: Sanatan Dharma: Timeless Values in a Changing World
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 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 16th, 2027 at 11:59 PM CST.
- 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
Timeless Traditions
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 God/Goddess
- Group 2: India's Colorful Traditional Arts and Crafts
- Group 3: Indian Heritage: A Gift to the World
- Group 4: How Indian Values Can Build a Better World
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
Timeless Traditions
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
Timeless Traditions
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)
Handwriting 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 min
Things to Bring
Pencil or pen, eraser.
Additional Remarks
- Wide-ruled page would be provided.
- Participant must write the provided text exactly as given in cursive or print. Judging will not be on the handwriting style chosen.
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.