Stage Competitions & Cultural Arts
Traditional Devotional Contests & Stage Registrations
Honoring time-honored Vedic performing arts: Dhunuchi Naach, sacred Shankha conch blowing, and herbal Alpana painting with cash rewards and brass trophies.
Traditional DanceFree Registration
All-Purvanchal Dhunuchi Naach Pratiyogita
Maha Ashtami Evening (19 Oct 2026)
07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
Durga Bari Open Amphitheatre
Prize Hierarchy:
- 🏆 1st Prize: ₹11,000 + Silver Nataraja Trophy
- 🏆 2nd Prize: ₹7,000 + Bronze Trophy
- 🏆 3rd Prize: ₹5,000 + Certificate
Key Guidelines:
- Only authentic coconut-husk dhoop allowed (provided by samiti).
- Performance duration: 4 minutes per contestant.
- Judged on rhythm with live Dhaak, posture balance, and devotional fervor.
Spiritual ArtsFree Registration
Shankha Dhwani (Sacred Conch Blowing) Championship
Maha Navami Evening (20 Oct 2026)
06:30 PM – 08:00 PM
Durga Bari Natmandir Colonnade
Prize Hierarchy:
- 🏆 1st Prize: ₹5,100 + Brass Shankha Stand
- 🏆 2nd Prize: ₹3,100 + Plaque
- 🏆 3rd Prize: ₹2,100 + Certificate
Key Guidelines:
- Contestant must sustain pure unbroken pitch for maximum duration.
- Judged on sound clarity, tonal stability, and breath endurance.
Fine ArtsFree Registration
Alpana & Rangoli Traditional Floor Art
Maha Saptami Morning (18 Oct 2026)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Durga Bari Heritage Courtyard
Prize Hierarchy:
- 🏆 1st Prize: ₹7,000 + Art Kit
- 🏆 2nd Prize: ₹4,000 + Plaque
- 🏆 3rd Prize: ₹2,500 + Certificate
Key Guidelines:
- Strictly natural rice paste (Pitolgola) and eco-friendly herbal powders.
- 4x4 feet designated space provided.
- Theme: Auspicious Festive Heritage.