Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina Presents
Sanskriti'26
Celebrate India's Timeless Heritage & Rich Culture
A spectacular celebration offering everyone the opportunity to cherish the vibrant tapestry of Indian culture, strengthen connections with rich heritage, and participate in 35 captivating contests.
April 17-19, 2026
Event Details
Important Dates
Early Bird Ends
Sunday, March 1
Registration Closes
Friday, April 3
Contest Dates
Fri-Sun, April 17-19
Grand Award Ceremony
Sunday, April 19
Registration Fees
Solo Onstage
$23
per participant/contest
Group Onstage
$20
per participant/contest
Offstage
$18
per participant/contest
After March 1, registration price for each contest increases by $5.
Program Highlights
Age-Appropriate Contests
Participants can enroll in multiple contests suited to their age group
Awards & Recognition
Distinctive trophies for winners in every category and age group, plus participation medals for all
Vendor Stalls
Explore Henna, Indian ethnic wear, and Jewelry stalls
Complimentary Dinner
All participants receive dinner after Grand Award Ceremony
Temple Expansion
All proceeds support the temple expansion project
Competitions
Speech
Onstage- Impromptu
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Prepared Speech (English/Hindi/Tamil/Telugu)
Quizzes
Offstage- My Best Friend Krishna
- Mahabharat & Ramayana
- Math Quiz
- IQ Quiz
- Knowledge Quiz
Join the Celebration of Culture
Register today and be part of this magnificent cultural event
$23
Solo Onstage
$20
Group Onstage
$18
Offstage Contest
$5
Guest Entry (5 yrs+)
🎉 Register for 4 or more contests and enjoy 20% OFF!
After March 1, registration price for each contest increases by $5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina presents Sanskriti 2026, a grand competition to celebrate India's rich culture and promote Indian heritage.
There are 35 captivating and diverse contests designed for kids, youth, and adults to enjoy and participate in.
Yes! Registering for four or more contests will earn you an additional 20% registration discount.
Onstage contests include Performing Arts (Solo & Group), Speech, and Recitation.
Offstage contests include Creative Expression, Visual Arts, Strategy Contest, Literary Art Contest, and Quizzes.
If registering multiple children, then registration for each child separately.
After the Early Bird Discount ends on March 1, the registration price for each contest will increase by $5.
After the Early Bird Discount ends on March 1, the registration price for each contest will increase by $5.
Onstage contests will occur on the stage (Seva Kunj) and inside the temple (Nand Bhavan).
The last day to register for the contests is April 3rd. However, registrations can close earlier if the maximum number of participants that can be accommodated in any specific event has already been reached.
In the case of group contests, the age of the oldest participant will determine the group number.
Each participant of the group is supposed to register separately.
Detailed Sanskriti schedule for each event will be available a couple of weeks before the first day of the Sanskriti Contest, Friday, April 17.
All onstage participants should check in at least 1 hour before the start time of their contest.
All offstage contestants can stop by anytime on the contest day to participate.
Food will be available for purchase on all three days.
On Sunday, April 19, the day of the Grand Award Ceremony, all participants will receive a complimentary dinner.
For drop-in contest you can come any time on the specified competition day within the contest duration and complete the contest.
List of drop-in contests:
Coloring, Drawing / Painting, Math Quiz, IQ Quiz, Word Search, Sudoku, Pencil Sketching, Warli Art, Madhubani Art,
Lego, Origami, Henna, Rangoli, My Best Friend Krishna Quiz, Creative Writing, Ramayan Quiz, Mahabharat Quiz, and Bhog Contest.
Terms & Conditions
- Organizers reserve the right to deny registration if scheduling conflicts exist.
- Organizers reserve the right to cancel or modify a planned contest based on the number of registrations or other operational needs.
- The contest registration fee is non-refundable in any case (including, but not limited to, denied registrations, contest cancellations/modifications, participant no-shows, or schedule changes).
- The organization reserves the right to use photographs taken at this event in social media, marketing materials, etc.
- The winning group(s) will be presented medals for each participant for all the group contests.
- Age-appropriate groups may vary based on actual registrations. Groups will be finalized after registrations close.
- The number of winners in each age group depends on total registrations in each contest category.
- The organization reserves the right to disqualify an entry if it does not comply with rules and principles.
- The judges' decisions are final and irrevocable.
- By registering, you agree to the terms mentioned above and the contest rules on the website.