Sanskriti is a cultural extravaganza by JK-Yog’s Bal Mukund and Youth Club. This is a great platform for youth of different age groups to showcase their talent.

When and how will Sanskriti RKT 2025 be conducted?

Sanskriti 2025 will be conducted in person, from January 24th, 2025 to January 26th, 2025 at the Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas, Allen, TX. The award ceremony is on 2nd Feb, 2025 (evening). The final Schedule will be posted on the third week of January, 2025.

Where could we get access to the lists of contests?

To get access to the list of contests, kindly visit List of Contest.

What are the highlights of Sanskriti?

Special trophies & medals for winners in each category. Certificates will be given for participation. Kids can participate in more than one contest. Food is available for purchase at Yugal Kunj for all three days. All proceeds support the charitable activities of JKYog & Radha Krishna Temple.

Where could we get access to the rules of the contests?

To get the access to the rules of the contests, kindly visit Sanskriti-Rules.

Where could we check for the registration fee for the different age groups?

Onstage Solo Contest – $20 per participant per contest. All other contests – $15 per participant per contest. Entry Fee: $5 for each accompanying guest (children above 5 yrs, youth and adults) for Onstage contest. Group Contest (Dance & Singing Contest) - $15 per participant in the group.

What are the contact details for further information about Sanskriti?

Email to SanskritiRKT@jkyog.org or text 972-415-9296.

Where could we review the terms and conditions of the contests?

Terms and Conditions: I am over the age of 18 and I hereby certify the following consent as parent and/or guardian. My children/wards are physically fit and have received medical clearance to participate in Sanskriti.

How can I help/volunteer?

Fill out the volunteer form: Volunteer Opportunity.

Contest Rules

Name: SANSKRITI RKT 2025
Start: 2025-01-24
End: 2025-01-26
Location: Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas

Onstage Contests

Fancy Dress

Groups:

Group 0: Below 5 yrs
Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs

Theme : Indian traditional dresses from different regions of India

Time Limit: 1 min

Things to Bring: Required Props

Singing - Solo/Group (Classical)

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme : Classical

Time Limit: 7 min (6 mins singing & 1 min: set up & tear down)

Things to Bring: Shruthi Box or Karaoke, if required. No accompanying instruments.

Additional Remarks: Group category is determined by the eldest kid's age in the group.

Singing - Solo/Group (Lite Music)

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme : Lite Music (Bhajans/Devotional songs)

Time Limit: 5 min (4 mins singing & 1 min: set up & tear down)

Things to Bring: Shruthi Box or Karaoke, if required. No accompanying instruments.

Additional Remarks: Group category is determined by the eldest kid's age in the group.

Dance - Solo/Group (Classical)

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme : Classical

Time Limit: Solo: 4 min, Group: 5 min

Things to Bring: Required Props and audio file(submitted by Jan 20th, 2025)

Additional Remarks: Upload audio in .MP3 format on Google Drive and share the link to [email protected]. Submission deadline: Jan 20th, 2025, 11:59 PM CDT. Audio file name and email subject format: Participant Full Name-Contest Name-Group Name. Ensure file access is public. No late entries will be considered for the contest. Group category is determined by the eldest kid's age in the group.

Dance - Solo/Group (Folk)

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme : Folk

Time Limit: Solo: 4 min, Group: 5 min

Things to Bring: Required Props and audio file (submitted by Jan 20th, 2025)

Instrument Playing

Groups:

Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme : Classical/Bhajans

Time Limit: 3 min

Things to Bring: Respective instrument

Additional Remarks: Any musical instrument like veena, sitar, tabla, violin etc.

Shloka Recitation

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme : Any Sanskrit Shlokas or verses from Hindu Scriptures

Time Limit: 3 min

Things to Bring: Bring 3 printed copies of the shloka/verse

Additional Remarks: Upload shloka/verse as a .pdf file to Google Drive and share the link to [email protected]. Submission deadline: Jan 20th, 2025, 11:59 PM CDT. File name and email subject format: Participant Full Name-Contest Name-Group Name. Ensure file access is public.

Yoga

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme : Any Yogasan/Pranayams

Time Limit: 3 min

Things to Bring: Bring your own Yoga Mat

Additional Remarks: If you want background music to be played, upload an audio file in .MP3 format to Google Drive and share the link to [email protected]. Submission deadline: Jan 20th, 2025, 11:59 PM CDT. File name and email subject format: Participant Full Name-Contest Name-Group Name. Ensure file access is public.

Impromptu Speech

Groups:

Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Time Limit: 1-2 min

Things to Bring: NA

Additional Remarks: An impromptu speech topic will be provided on the spot. All contestants shall receive the same topic of a general nature and shall speak for a maximum of two minutes. The topic shall be of reasonable length, shall not require a detailed knowledge and should lead to an opinion or conclusion. When the contest begins, all contestants except the first shall leave the room. After their participation, they shall sit in the room until the contest is over.

Speech

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Themes by Group:

Group 1: My Favorite Vacation
Group 2: If I had One Superpower
Group 3: The Place That Inspires Me the Most
Group 4: The Impact of Technology on Society

Time Limit: 2-4 min

Things to Bring: NA

Additional Remarks: NA

Presentation

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Themes by Group:

Group 1: Sharing is Caring
Group 2: Smile goes a Mile
Group 3: Balance in Life
Group 4: The Power of Growth Mindset

Time Limit: 3-4 min

Things to Bring: PowerPoint presentation with max 12 slides or Poster board (font big enough for judges to view from distance)

Additional Remarks: Upload presentation (.ppt file) to Google Drive and share the link to [email protected]. Submission deadline: Jan 20th, 2025, 11:59 PM CDT. File name and email subject format: Participant Full Name-Contest Name-Group Name. Ensure file access is public.

Poster Making

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme : Spirit of Life

Time Limit: 45 min to make the poster; 2-3 min to present

Things to Bring: Poster board (22"X28"), Poster making material (markers, pencil, glue, scissors, construction papers, etc.

Additional Remarks: All contestants will get 45 mins to create the poster with the materials they brought.They will present the poster in front of the audience & judges.

Offstage Contests

Coloring

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Time Limit: 30 mins

Things to Bring: Coloring material (paint/color pencils/crayons, etc.)

Additional Remarks: Pictures will be provided to color.

Drawing/Painting

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Themes by Group:

Group 1: One Earth One Family
Group 2: Health is Wealth
Group 3: My Dream World
Group 4: Balance in Life

Time Limit: 90 mins

Things to Bring: Pencil, sharpener, eraser, coloring material (watercolors, acrylic paints, color pencils, etc.), paint brushes

Additional Remarks: Sheet to draw and paint will be provided.

Chalk Art

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme : Spirit of Life

Time Limit: 60 mins

Things to Bring: Washable Sidewalk Chalk (different colors), rag (to erase), etc.

Additional Remarks: ~18 x 18 inches sidewalk to create the art (If weather is not conducive, black construction paper will be provided).

Rangoli

Groups:

Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Theme : Spirit of Life

Time Limit: 60 mins

Things to Bring: All necessary supplies for creating Rangoli (washable material: rice powder, Rangoli powder, flowers, etc.), rag (to erase)

Additional Remarks: ~18 x 18 inches sidewalk to create the Rangoli (If weather is not conducive, a poster board will be provided).

Sanskriti Quiz

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Themes by Group:

Group 1: My Best Friend Krishna, Festivals of India
Group 2: Ramayan, Indian Symbols
Group 3: Mahabharat, Dances of India
Group 4: Essence of Hinduism, Saints of India

Time Limit: 20 mins

Things to Bring: Pencil, sharpener, eraser

Additional Remarks: Worksheet will be provided.

Math Quiz

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Themes by Group:

Group 1: Addition & Subtraction
Group 2: Multiplication & Division
Group 3: Fractions & Decimals
Group 4: Algebra & Probability

Time Limit: 20 mins

Things to Bring: Pencil, sharpener, eraser

Additional Remarks: Worksheet will be provided.

IQ Quiz

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Time Limit: 20 mins

Things to Bring: Pencil, sharpener, eraser

Additional Remarks: Worksheet will be provided.

Sudoku

Groups:

Group 1: 5-7 yrs
Group 2: 8-10 yrs
Group 3: 11-14 yrs
Group 4: 15-18 yrs

Time Limit: 20 mins

Things to Bring: Pencil, sharpener, eraser

Additional Remarks: Sudoku Sheet will be provided.

Chess

Groups:

Group 1 & 2: 5-10 yrs
Group 3 & 4: 11-18 yrs

Time Limit: Not specified

Things to Bring: NA

Additional Remarks: Chess Kit will be provided. Chess Rules and Regulations apply.

Carrom

Groups:

Group 1 & 2: 5-10 yrs
Group 3 & 4: 11-18 yrs

Time Limit: Not specified

Things to Bring: NA

Additional Remarks: Carrom Set will be provided. Carrom Rules and Regulations apply.