MEGA DIWALI UTSAV 2024

Mega Diwali Utsav 2024 Schedule

Oct 29 (Tuesday)

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Dhanteras - Lalitha Sahasra Namavalli Kum Kum Archana

Oct 30 (Wednesday)

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Kali Chaudas - Hanuman Chalisa Singing, Tel Sindoor Arpan

Oct 31 (Thursday)

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Diwali - Lakshmi Narayan Pooja with Chopada Pooja, Welcome Shree Ram

Nov 1 (Friday)

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Special Diwali Samuhik Lakshmi Pooja

Nov 2 (Saturday)

10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Diwali Contests & Submissions 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunderkand & Hanuman Chalisa

Nov 3 (Sunday)

10:30 am - 11:30 pm
Radiant 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)

Auspicious Diwali Seva Opportunities

REGISTER HERE FOR CONTESTS

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)

PRIZES: Exciting Prizes per Contest for multiple age groups SUBMISSION

• 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.

AWARD CEREMONY:
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.

10:30 am – 3:30 pm

FUN GAMES, ACTIVITIES, FOOD, AND VENDORS

Vendor Booth Registration

Rules and Guidelines

• 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.