National-level Shri Krishna Vesha competition on Sep 8

Mangalore, September 3: Kalkura Prathishtana will organize a national-level Children festival 'Shri Krishna Vesha competition', at Kadri Shri Manjunatha Temple on Saturday, September 8.

Addressing the media persons here Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, President of Kalkura Prathistan said that the competitions will be held under 16 categories at eight venues with the purpose of enhancing religious and cultural awareness and to encourage hidden talents in small children.

He said said that the various competitions will be held at different venues such as 'Shri Krishna Janmastami Samithi Main Stage, Abhishek Hall first and second floor, Shri Ganapathi Temple, Kalyana Mantapa, Manjushri, Near Kadri Kere Ashwatha Katte'.

The categories are “Kanda Krishna” for kids below the age of one year and “Muddu Krishna” for children below the age of two, which allow the mothers to accompany the kids on stage. The other categories are “Thunta Krishna” for children aged 2 – 3, “Bala Krishan” for KG and LKG kids, “Kishora Krishna” for kids of UKG and I Std, “Shri Krishna” for children of II, III, and IV Stds, “Geetha Krishna,” which includes scenes of the Geethopadesha for students up to VII Std, and “Yaksha Krishna” for students up to VIII Std requiring them to wear Yakshagana costumes such as “kedage,” “pagadi,” and “mandale.”

“Radhakrishna,” “Yashoda Krishna” for women as well as children up to 12 years, “Shankanada, ” with traditional costumes in two section like for children upto 7th standard and another for above 7th standard, “Devaki Krishna” in which mothers who have participated in Kadri temple fest wearing Krishna Vesha during their childhood can now participate in Devaki Krishna contest along with their children and a special competition called “Vasudeva Krishna” this is a open to all category in which any men with traditional costumes as Vasudeva and Kid as Krishna can act (No age limit and plastic baskets not allowed) women can act as Vasudev with men costume. 'Nanda Gokula'- episode presentation of Krishna's life by group (minimum five members, no age limit).

In addition to the Shree Krishna Vesha competition, a special Shri Krishna Quiz will be held for children up to VII Std. The question will be released on the spot and students participating in the Shri Krishna Vesha competition can also participate in this quiz.

He said that every child, who participates, will receive a Panchaloha idol of Kadagolu Krishna, books on the stories of Shri Krishna, a certificate, a picture of Lord Manjunatha, an attractive cloth bag, as well as prizes donated by various sponsors. Hot milk, ice cream, and peda will be distributed to all the participating children, he said.

Group photos will be taken of all the children participating in the Shri Krishna Vesha costumes in front of the light house of the temple at 3.30 pm.

Those interested can contact Kadri Navneeth Shetty (2213061, 94481-23061), Sudhakar Rao Pejawar (2214093), Gokul K (2214176), and Dayanand Kateel (2493089).

Dayanand Kateel from Sharada Vidyalaya and others were present at the press meet.