Over 2000 kids taking part in colourful Sri Krishna contest at Kadri

Over 2000 kids taking part in colourful Sri Krishna contest at Kadri

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Aug 28, 2013: Over 2000 children dressed in colorful Shri Krishna costumes participated in the national-level Shri Krishna Festival organized by Kalkura Prathishtana which was held at Kadri Shree Manjunatha Temple on August 28, Wednesday.

Laxminarayana Asranna inaugurated the programme. Speaking on the occasion, Asranna said he was happy to see the competitors of the past now  bringing their kids to participate in the  same event now.

 

 

Shri Krishna Vesha competition was organized in various categories by the Kalkura Prathishtana,. The purpose of the competition was to enhance cultural and religious awareness among the public and to expose hidden talents in small children. The competition, which commenced at 12 noon, will continue till 12 midnight.

The Shri Krishna Vesha competition was held in 18 categories. The categories were titled “Kanda Krishna” for kids below the age of one and “Muddu Krishna” for kids below the age of two, which permitted mothers to accompany the children on the stage. The other categories were “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, “Shankanada,” and a special competition called “Devaki Krishna.” The children’s mothers also danced on stage as part of the “Devaki Krishna” and “Vasudeva Krishna” categories.

 

“Nanda Gokula” has been organized to encourage groups of 5 people of any age group to present an episode from the life of Lord Krishna.

Besides, a “Bala Krishna” quiz competition for students up to Std VII and “Shri Krishna” Quiz was held for children above Std. VII. Apart from it a special category has been introduced titled “Krishna Photography” for   Krishna with attractive poses was held.

The competitions are being held in 8 platforms in Kadri Shri Manjunath temple’s Abhishek Hall in both the floors- Manjushree, Ashwattha Katte, Kadri Kere, Shri Krishna Janmashtami Samiti main stage, Kalyana Mantapa and Ganapati temple.

Each child participant received a panchaloha idol of Kadegolu Krishna, Bhagavadgita, a certificate, a picture of Lord Manjunatha, and an attractive cloth bag each. The children were also served hot milk, peda, and ice cream.

Later, group photos of all the participating children were taken.