• Age category: as of 1 st of June 2025
• 5 to 8 years
• 9 to 14 years
• 15 to 20 years
• 21 and above
• Number of participants - minimum 3 and maximum 8 people.
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 5 minutes
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline.
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality.
• Any team which doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• All participants must be registered with the Mantrah before the program.
• Judgement will be based on Judgement will be based on Nritta,Abhinaya,coordination,complexity and Ahaarya.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• semiclassical from cinema/ albums/devotional music can be selected.

Person in Charge

• Age category: as of 1 st of June 2025
• 5 to 8 years
• 9 to 14 years
• 15 to 20 years
• 21 and above
• Number of participants - minimum 3 and maximum 8 people.
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 5 minutes
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline.
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality.
• Any team which doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• All participants must be registered with the Mantrah before the program.
• Judgement will be based on Judgement will be based on Nritta,Abhinaya,coordination,complexity and Ahaarya.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• semiclassical from cinema/ albums/devotional music can be selected.

Person in Charge

• Age category: As of June 1st, 2025,
• 5 to 8 years
• 9 to 14 years
• 15 to 20 years
• 21 and above
• Number of participants - minimum 3 and maximum 8 people.
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 6 mins
• Only Classical Music Allowed.
• Judgement will be based on Nritta,Abhinaya,coordination,complexity and Ahaarya.
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality
• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.

Person in Charge

• Age category: As of June 1st, 2025,
• 5 to 8 years
• 9 to 14 years
• 15 to 20 years
• 21 and above
• Number of participants - minimum 3 and maximum 8 people.
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 6 mins
• Only Classical Music Allowed.
• Judgement will be based on Nritta,Abhinaya,coordination,complexity and Ahaarya.
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality
• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.

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• Participants age should be 24 years and above as of June1 st 2025
• Maximum number of singers in a group can be 8.
• The Group song should be Malayalam songs.
• The maximum time allowed for the group song is 7 minutes.
• The judging of this item will be on the basis of Sruthi, Tal, Rhythm , Harmony and overall presentation.
• Any team which does not follow the rules will be disqualified.
• All participants must be registered to attend the Mantrah 2023 convention before the event.
• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.

Person in Charge

• Age category: as of 1 st of June 2025
• 5 to 8 years
• 9 to 14 years
• 15 to 20 years
• 21 and above
• Number of participants - minimum 3 and maximum 8 people.
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 5 minutes
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline.
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality.
• Any team which doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• All participants must be registered with the Mantrah before the program.
• Judgement will be based on Judgement will be based on Nritta,Abhinaya,coordination,complexity and Ahaarya.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• semiclassical from cinema/ albums/devotional music can be selected.

Person in Charge

• Age category: As of June 1 st 2025
• 5 to 8 years
• 9 to 14 years
• 15 to 20 years
• 21 and above
• Number of participants - minimum 3 and maximum 8 people per group
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 5 minutes.
• Song can be selected from any Indian regional cinemas.
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline.
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audio quality
• Any team which does not follow the rules will be disqualified.
• All participants must be registered to attend the Mantrah 2023 convention before the event.
• Judgement will be based on the basis of complexity of dance, coordination, costume ,choreography and overall effect.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.

Person in Charge

• Age category: As of June 1 st 2025
• 5 to 8 years
• 9 to 14 years
• 15 to 20 years
• 21 and above
• Number of participants - minimum 3 and maximum 8 people per group
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 5 minutes.
• Song can be selected from any Indian regional cinemas.
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline.
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audio quality
• Any team which does not follow the rules will be disqualified.
• All participants must be registered to attend the Mantrah 2023 convention before the event.
• Judgement will be based on the basis of complexity of dance, coordination, costume ,choreography and overall effect.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.

Person in Charge

• Age category: as of 1 st of June 2025
• 5 to 8 years
• 9 to 14 years
• 15 to 20 years
• 21 and above
• Number of participants - minimum 3 and maximum 8 people.
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 5 minutes
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline.
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality.
• Any team which doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• All participants must be registered with the Mantrah before the program.
• Judgement will be based on Judgement will be based on Nritta,Abhinaya,coordination,complexity and Ahaarya.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• semiclassical from cinema/ albums/devotional music can be selected.

Person in Charge

• Age category: As of June 1 st 2025
• 5 to 8 years
• 9 to 14 years
• 15 to 20 years
• 21 and above
• Number of participants - minimum 3 and maximum 8 people per group
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 5 minutes.
• Song can be selected from any Indian regional cinemas.
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline.
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audio quality
• Any team which does not follow the rules will be disqualified.
• All participants must be registered to attend the Mantrah 2023 convention before the event.
• Judgement will be based on the basis of complexity of dance, coordination, costume ,choreography and overall effect.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.

Person in Charge

• Age category: As of June 1st, 2025,
• 5 to 8 years
• 9 to 14 years
• 15 to 20 years
• 21 and above
• Number of participants - minimum 3 and maximum 8 people.
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 6 mins
• Only Classical Music Allowed.
• Judgement will be based on Nritta,Abhinaya,coordination,complexity and Ahaarya.
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality
• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.

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• No age restriction.
• Duration of performance - should not be more than 15 minutes.
• Participants should carry their own props.
• Any team which doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• All participants must be registered Mantrah family before the event.
• Judgement will be based on the basis of Rhythm,Thalam,Difficulty of the piece,synchronisation,presentation
• Judges decision will be final and irrevocable.

Person in Charge

• Age category: As of June 1st, 2025,
• 5 to 8 years
• 9 to 14 years
• 15 to 20 years
• 21 and above
• Number of participants - minimum 3 and maximum 8 people.
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 6 mins
• Only Classical Music Allowed.
• Judgement will be based on Nritta,Abhinaya,coordination,complexity and Ahaarya.
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality
• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.

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• Minimum 8 and Maximum 12 number of participants.
• Age as of 1st of June 2025, 24 years and above
• Max time 8 min
• No movie songs
• Judges decision will be final
• Sign up through forms only
• Audio file need to be submitted before deadline
• Organizers are not responsible for poor audio quality
• Judgement will be based on Complexity, Choreography, formation, and overall presentation.

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Pageant Rounds details:

• Western Round
• Kerala round
• Question & Answer session
• This pageant is based on the contestants proficiency in Hinduism and knowledge of your roots - Kerala.
• We will have 3 rounds. Western wear walk, kerala wear walk and Q&A sessions.
• Appropriate clothing is expected at all times during the pageant. Outfits above mid thigh will not be allowed.
• All contestants should be present at the designated area at least 10 minutes before call time. 
• Contestants are responsible for bringing their own costumes, accessories and shoes and it’s safety. 
• Each contestant can have only one helper with them backstage.
• Contestants are responsible for their own hair and makeup.
• Judgement is based on the different rounds in the pageant. Costume Creativity, Confidence, knowledge about your heritage/ roots and overall presentation is calculated towards judgement. 
• Judges decision is final and irrevocable.
• Practice sessions will be through zoom and mandatory. Dates will be published in advance.

Person in Charge

• Age category: As of 1 June 2025,
• 21 and above.
• Duration of the Mural painting - 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• The topic will be given on the spot.
• Participants should bring all other required supplies except Paper / canvas.
• Any participant who does not follow the rules will be disqualified.
• Judgement will be based on interpretation, creativity, artistic skills, quality of work and technique.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.

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• Age category: As of June 01, 2025.
• a) Junior: 9 - 14 Years.
• b) Senior: 15 - 20 Years.
• c) Adult: 21 and above.
• Chapter 38
• 9 to 14 years old category: first 6 verses.
• 15 years and above categories: All verses in chapter 38.
• Introduction about the subject encouraged
• The duration of the Narayaneeyam chanting item should not be more than 6 minutes.
• Any person who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• Judgement will be based on pronunciation, modulation, expression, and articulation.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.

Person in Charge

•  Photography contest has no age restriction. 
•  Use only your cellphone to take pictures.
•  You will be asked to upload 1 picture to the prescribed folder. 
•  Competition will happen on one of the convention days.
•  Photos must be taken on the prescribed day/time and uploaded with in the allotted time. 
•  The photo must be in its original state , without any filters and cannot be altered in any way, including but not limited to removing, adding, reversing, or distorting subjects within the frame.
•  Violators will be removed from the contest.
•  Judges will pick only one winner.
•  Entries will not be accepted unless submitted via forms. 
•  Photo entries will be judged based on creativity, quality, originality, responsiveness to the prompt and overall effect. 
•  Judges decisions are final. 
•  By entering the contest, entrants agree that photos submitted can be used by Mantrah.

Person in Charge

• Age category: As of June 01, 2025.
• Junior: 9 to 14 years
• Senior: 15 to 20 years
• Adult: 21 and above.
• The duration of the performance should not be more than 5 mins.
• No accompanists allowed.
• Language of the act can be Malayalam/English only.
• There are no restrictions on the theme.
• Mime is not allowed.
• No costumes or props allowed.
• Use of obscene words will lead to disqualification.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• Judgement will be based on the content, script, dialogues presentation, acting, and confidence.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.

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• Duration of the performance is max 15 mins.
• The language of the act must be predominantly Malayalam.
• Obscenity and offensive gestures are strictly not allowed
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• Judgement will be based on Rhythm, Akshara spudatha, Expression, Content, and presentation
• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.

Person in Charge

• Age category: As of June 1st, 2025,
• Junior: 9 to 14 years
• Senior: 15 to 20 years
• Adult: 21 and above.
• Maximum time allowed is 60 minutes
• Topic will be given on the spot.
• Maximum 1000 words
• Judgment will be based on the development of the theme, composition, style, usage of language and originality.
• Supplies will be provided.
• The judge’s decision is final and irrevocable.

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• Age category: as of 1 st of June 2025
• a) Junior: 9 - 14 Years.
• b) Senior: 15 - 20 Years.
• c) Adult: 21 and above.
• Duration of the Poetry item should not be more than 6 minutes.
• Any person who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• Judgement will be based on the basis on Pronunciation, content, modulation, expression and articulation.
• Judges decision will be final and irrevocable.

Person in Charge

• Age category: As of June 01, 2025.
• a) Junior: 9 - 14 Years.
• b) Senior: 15 - 20 Years.
• c) Adult: 21 and above.
• Chapter 2
• 9 to 14 year old category : 2.11 to 2.20
• 15 and Above categories: 2.11 to 2.30
• Introduction about the subject encouraged.
• Duration of the Gita chanting item should not be more than 6 minutes.
• Any person who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• Judgement will be based on pronunciation, modulation, expression, and articulation.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.

Person in Charge

• Age category: as of 1st of June 2025
• Junior: 9 to 14 years
• Senior: 15 to 20 years
• Adult : 21 and above.
• The duration of the song should not be more than 7 minutes.
• Participants can use Sruthi box during the competition. (Bring your own)
• Judgement will be based on pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, pitch and for singing in tune.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• Bring your own Sruthi box.

Person in Charge

• Age category: as of 1st of June 2025
• Junior: 9 to 14 years
• Senior : 15 to 20 years
• Adult : 21 and above.
• The duration of the song should not be more than 5 minutes.
• Participants can use Sruthi box during the competition. (Bring your own)
• Judgement will be based on the basis of pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, pitch and for singing in tune.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• Registration cutoff date is April 21sst.
• Bring your own Sruthi box.
• Malayalam songs only.

Person in Charge

• Age category: as of 1 st of June 2025
• 1) Junior :9 to 14 years
• 2) Seniors :15 to 20 years
• 3) Adult :21 and above
• Dance should not be more than 6 minutes.
• Judgement will be based on Nritta,Abhinaya,Angasudhi,Layasudhi,Ahaarya ( costume) .
• Music should be authentic, classical Kuchupudi songs. No movie songs
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality
• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.

Person in Charge

• Age category: As of June 01, 2025.
• Junior: 9 to 14 years
• Senior: 15 to 20 years
• Adult: 21 and above.
• The duration of the dance should not be more than 5 minutes.
• Judgement will be based on Nritta, Nrithya, Aharya, Complexity of rhythm, Props, and overall presentation.
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline.
• Malayalam songs only.
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• Registration cut off date is April 21st .

Person in Charge

• Age category: as of 1 st of June 2025
• i) Junior: 9 to 14 years
• ii) Senior: 15 to 20 years
• iii) Adult: 21 and up
• Each participant will be allowed up-to a max of 6 min.
• Only Classical/ Sopanam Music Allowed.
• Judgement will be based on Nritta,Abhinaya,Angasudhi,Layasudhi,Ahaarya ( costume) .
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality
• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.

Person in Charge

• Age category : as of 1 st of June 2025
• i) Junior: 9 to 14 years
• ii) Senior: 15 to 20 years
• iii) Adult: 21 and above
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 6 mins
• No movie songs 
• Judgement will be based on Nritta,Abhinaya,Angasudhi,Layasudhi,Ahaarya ( costume) .
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality
• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.

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• Age category: As of June 01, 2025.
• Sub Junior: 5 to 8 years
• Junior: 9 to 14 years
• Senior: 15 to 20 years
• Adult : 21 and above.
• Each participant will be allowed a time limit of 1-2 minutes including narration.
• Judgement will be based on character portrayed, presentation skills and creativity.
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline.
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality.
• Keep costume and character appropriate.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.

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• Age category: as of 1 st of June 2025.
• Sub Junior: 5 to 8 years
• Junior: 9 to 14 years
• Senior: 15 to 20 years
• Allotted time -90minutes
• Topic will be given on the spot.
• Paper will be provided but participants should bring all other required materials.
• Any participant who does not follow the rules will be disqualified.
• Judgement will be based on clarity, creativity, originality, eristic skills, and techniques.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.

Person in Charge

• Age category: as of 1 st of June 2025
• Junior: 9 to 14 years
• Senior : 15 to 20 years
• Adult : 21 and above.
• The duration of the song should not be more than 7 minutes.
• Participants can use Sruthi box during the competition. (Bring your own)
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.
• Judgement will be based on intonation, rhythm, pitch and for playing in tune.
• The judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.

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• Age category: as of 1 st of June 2025
• 5 to 8 years
• Children can choose from the following categories. classical/ semi classical/ folk / Bollywood etc. 
• Duration of the dance should not be more than 5 mins
• Appropriate song selection expected.
• Judgement will be based on Nritta,Abhinaya,Layasudhi,Ahaarya ( costume) and overall presentation.
• Audio files should be submitted before the deadline
• Organizers will not be held responsible for audio failure or low audible quality
• Judge’s decision will be final and irrevocable.
• Any participant who doesn’t follow the rules will be disqualified.

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