MEGA DIWALI UTSAV 2024
Mega Diwali Utsav 2024 Schedule
Oct 29 (Tuesday)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pmDhanteras – Lalitha Sahasra Namavalli Kum Kum Archana
Oct 30 (Wednesday)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pmKali Chaudas – Hanuman Chalisa Singing, Tel Sindoor Arpan
Oct 31 (Thursday)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pmDiwali – Lakshmi Narayan Pooja with Chopada Pooja, Welcome Shree Ram
Nov 1 (Friday)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pmSpecial Diwali Samuhik Lakshmi Pooja
Nov 2 (Saturday)
10:30 am – 2:00 pmDiwali Contests & Submissions 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunderkand & Hanuman Chalisa
Nov 3 (Sunday)
10:30 am – 11:30 pmRadiant Diwali Satsang 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Auspicious Govardhan Parikrama & Pooja
12:30 pm
Diwali Contest Award Ceremony 12:45 pm
Annakut Lunch Mahaprasad All-Day
ANNAKOOT Darshan
AUSPICIOUS DIWALI SEVA OPPORTUNITIES
- Yajman – $1001
- Mahaprasad Sponsor ($201)
- Annakut ($101)
- Diwali Special Pujas ($51)
- Archana & Aarti ($31)
Mega Diwali Utsav Contest Details
NOVEMBER 2, SATURDAY (10:30 AM ONWARDS)
AGES: Contests are open for all ages
Age-Appropriate Contests:
- Group 1 (Age Until 4)
- Group 2 (Age 5 – 10 yrs)
- Group 3 (Age 11 – 19 yrs)
- Group 4 (Age 20 and above yrs)
- Submit all Diwali Contest Items at RKTNC Craft Corner by 2 pm.
- Label your submissions properly with the First Name, Last Name, Contact Number, Age, and other relevant details.
Sunday, November 3, at 12:30 pm after the special Diwali Sunday Satsang at Radha Krishna Temple of NC
CONTACT: 9198039984
TIME / TIME LIMIT
CONTESTS / EVENTS
RULES
10:30 am-Noon
(Time Limit – 4 min)
OFFER BHAJAN
Express devotion by offering any bhajan
12 pm – 1 pm
(Time Limit – 1 min)
RELIVE THE CHARACTERS OF RAMAYAN
(FANCY DRESS)
Transform into your favorite Ramayan character to claim the Title of Best Dressed.
1 pm – 2 pm
(Time Limit – 2:30 min)
RAMAYAN STORYTELLING & POETRY CONTEST
Bring the festival’s spirit and tradition to life by narrating any Diwali or Ramayan-related story, tale, or original poem.
Submit by 2 pm
BHOG MAKING CONTEST FOR ANNAKOOT (A Dry Sweet or Savory Dish)
All home cooks and talented chefs are invited to prepare a sweet or savory bhog dish for Annakoot and claim the coveted title of the “Best Chef of Ayodhya.”
- Vegetarian dish without egg/onion.
- Label the dish.
- Submit the dish in a disposable container.
- The dish should be a dry snack or vegetable
Submit by 2 pm
THALI DECORATION CONTEST
Decorate your Diwali Pooja Thali in the comfort of your home with the material of your choice.
Submit by 2 pm
DIWALI CRAFT CONTESTG & POETRY CONTEST
Unleash your creativity as you design any Diwali-themed craft (Toran, Lantern, etc.) using materials of your choice at home.
Submit by 2 pm
DRAWING & PAINTING CONTEST
Draw or paint (Diwali or Ramayan Theme) on a drawing sheet using the coloring medium you choose (paint, pencil colors, crayons, etc.) at home.
Submit by 2 pm
RANGOLI CONTEST
Design a Rangoli using any craft materials like flowers, grains, and rangoli colors at home and display it on paper, cardboard, or any base you choose.
Submit by 2 pm
DECORATE YOUR DIYA
Decorate any Diwali Diya at home using the material of your choice. Stick the Diya on the paper or a small cardboard sheet labeled properly.
Submit by 2 pm
COLORING CONTEST
Print a Diwali-related design and color using any coloring medium (paint, pencil colors, crayons, etc.).
Submit by 2 pm
RAMAYAN QUIZ
Test your knowledge of the Ramayan by participating in a short quiz.
- The organization reserves the right to use the photographs taken at this event for social media, marketing materials, etc.
- Organizers reserve the right to deny registration in case of scheduling conflicts. Denied participants will be notified, and the registration fee will be refunded.
- Organizers reserve the right to cancel a planned contest based on the number of registrations. Canceled contests will be notified, and the registration fee will be refunded.
- All drop-in contests should be completed by 2 PM. All participants should be at the venue by 10 AM. Timing for each contest will be given at the door.
- Prizes are dependent on the number of entries in each contest category.
- The registration fee is non-refundable unless the contest is canceled by the organizers.
- Subgroups within a contest may vary based on the actual number of registrations.
- By registering, you agree to the terms mentioned above and the contest rules.
