Krishna Fest 2024 – 5 Online Contests for all ages (kids, adults & seniors)

Contest Details – Please Read

Registration & Submission: Krishna Fest Registration Form 

Due Date: Submit your entry using the above form by Aug 26th, 2024 (Monday)

5 Contests: Guidelines for each contest are mentioned below

All Age Groups: Kids, Adults & Seniors

Important Note: To qualify, you must place a hard copy label “Krishna Fest 2024” in front of the participant before taking the picture or video. Digital labels will not be accepted.

Judgement criteria: Judges who are specialized in the particular area will select winners from each age group based on the guidelines mentioned in each section below.

Results & Prizes: Winners will be announced and Prizes will be distributed on Sunday, September 8th (Event time and details will be communicated prior to the event). Winners and their submissions will be published on the temple website and our social media.

Contact: For any questions or clarifications, please reach out to: krishnafest@ihf-usa.org

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 Krishna Costume

Guidelines:

1. Upload one picture of your child wearing a costume themed around Krishna and any of His associates like Radharani, Gopis, Gopas, devotees etc.
2. To qualify, you must place a hard copy label “Krishna Fest 2024” in front of the participant before taking the picture or video. Digital labels will not be accepted.
3. You can bring a picture on Sep 8th for the prize distribution ceremony for display in the temple
4. Judgment criteria: Creativity, props/jewelry, overall appearance & originality

Art

Guidelines:

1. Draw/paint a picture related to Lord Krishna and his activities (anything related to Krishna)
2. To qualify, you must place a hard copy label or write “Krishna Fest 2024” in front of the painting/drawing before taking the picture. Digital labels will not be accepted. Art must have been done solely by the participant and must have been done after the contest was launched (August 7). Do not submit old works.
3. Judgment criteria: Neatness, craftsmanship and Originality
4. You will need to bring your original art work on Sep 8th for the prize distribution ceremony, absence of which will forfeit the prize

Bhagavad Gita Sloka Recitation

Guidelines:

1. The participant should close his/her eyes while chanting the slokas.
2. For age groups under 2 years, 2 slokas from Bhagavad Gita should be memorized and recited.
3. For age groups 3 – 5 years, 5 slokas from Bhagavad Gita should be memorized and recited.
4. For age groups 6 – 8 years, 8 slokas from Bhagavad Gita should be memorized and recited.
5. For age group 9 and above, 10 slokas from Bhagavad Gita should be memorized and recited.
6. To qualify, you must place a hard copy label “Krishna Fest 2024” in front of the participant before taking the video. Digital labels will not be accepted.
7. Judgment criteria: Clear pronunciation, meter, completion of slokas.

Singing

Guidelines:

1. This is solo competition (not for groups)
2. Any songs of Lord Krishna or his avatars (Vishnu, Rama, Narsimha etc) authorized by a bonafide acharya can be sung (e.g, any vaisnava songs listed in kksongs.org, songs composed by Meera Bai, Vallabhacharya, Surdas, Annamacharya etc. may be used.)
3. Singing should not cross 3 mins duration. (Entries longer than 3 mins will be disqualified)
4. To qualify, you must place a hard copy label “Krishna Fest 2024” in front of the participant before taking the video. Digital labels will not be accepted.
5. Judgment criteria: Voice quality, Rhythm/Shruthi, and Proficiency

Dancing

Guidelines:

1. 1. This is solo competition (not for groups)
   2. Video should not exceed 5 mins. (Entries longer than 5 mins will be disqualified).
   3. Participant can chose any Indian classical dance forms for the performance
   4. Any devotional song/theme related to Krishna/Vishnu or his avatars can be used.
   5. Songs/dance should not be cinematic in nature or imitation from movies. The performance mood should be devotion.
   6. To qualify, you must place a hard copy label “Krishna Fest 2024” in front of the participant before taking the video. Digital labels will not be accepted.