Yuva Dasara Competitions 2025

Yuva Dasara Competitions 2025

22 - 29 September | Yuvapatha, Jayanagar 4th Block, Bangalore

Class 4 to 7 Children

1. Bhagavadgeeta Shloka Recitation (24 Sep)+
  • Adhyaya: 10
  • Shlokas: 12–22
  • Participants must know meaning of all shlokas & explain if asked.
2. Bhakti Geethe (28 Sep)+
  • Devotional songs only (no Kritis).
  • Time: 3 + 1 mins.
  • Solo, Shruthi box allowed.
  • Language: Any Indian language.
3. Fancy Dress (28 Sep)+
  • Theme: Pride of India.
  • 1 min talk about attire/significance.
  • No dangerous props.
4. Painting (29 Sep)+
  • Theme: The Dasara I Experienced.
  • Sheet provided; bring own materials.
  • Duration: 2 hrs.
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Class 8 to 10 Children

1. Classical Dance (Solo) (24 Sep)+
  • Time: 4 + 1 mins.
  • Nritta & Abhinaya required.
  • Pre-recorded music in Pen drive.
2. Bhakti Geethe (Solo) (27 Sep)+
  • Devotional songs only.
  • Time: 3 + 1 mins.
  • Shruthi box allowed.
3. Story Telling (27 Sep)+
  • Theme: Ramayana, Mahabharata or Festivals.
  • Time: 5 + 1 mins.
4. Essay Writing (27 Sep)+
  • Topic on the spot.
  • Duration: 60 mins.
5. Instrumental – Percussion/Non Percussion (Solo) (29 Sep)+
  • Styles: Hindustani, Carnatic, Western.
  • Time: 5–7 mins + 2 mins setup.
  • Bring own instruments.
6. Group Singing – Tribhasha Geetha Sangama (27 Sep)+
  • Team: min 5.
  • Theme: Patriotic (no Anthem/Song).
  • Blend at least 3 languages.
  • Time: 5 + 1 mins.
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PU–UG–PG Students

1. Mono Acting (Solo) (22 Sep) +
  • Team: Solo performance only; no additional staff or performers allowed.
  • Theme: Must align with cultural, social, mythological or educational values.
  • Duration: 4 minutes (+1 minute grace).
  • Language: English, Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam.
  • Performance must not include vulgarity, un-parliamentary words, or derogatory acts.
2. Story Telling (Solo) (22 Sep) +
  • Duration: 5 minutes (+1 minute grace).
  • Theme: Stories must be based on Mahabharata, Ramayana, or relevant to cultural festivals.
  • Language: English, Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam.
  • Performance must not include vulgarity, un-parliamentary words, or derogatory acts.
3. Skit (Group) (22 Sep) +
  • Team: Minimum 5 participants + 2 accompanists.
  • Theme: Social, mythological, cultural, or educational.
  • Teams must submit a short synopsis highlighting theme & message.
  • Duration: 15 minutes (including setup & clearance).
  • Sound/Lighting: Only basic provided. Any pre-recorded audio must be mentioned in synopsis.
  • Language: English, Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam.
  • Vulgarity, obscenity, or disrespect to any culture, gender, religion, or community will lead to disqualification.
4. Essay Writing (23 Sep) +
  • Topic: Provided on the spot.
  • Duration: 60 minutes.
  • Language: English, Kannada, Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam.
5. Pick and Act (Solo) (23 Sep) +
  • Duration: 3 + 2 minutes.
  • A random prop will be provided, which must be creatively incorporated.
  • Act must be prepared on the spot (no prior scripts).
  • No additional props allowed apart from the one provided.
  • Vulgarity, obscenity, or disrespect to any culture, gender, religion, or community will lead to disqualification.
6. Mime (Group) (23 Sep) +
  • Duration: 6 + 2 minutes.
  • Team Size: Minimum 6, maximum 10 members.
  • Act must be original (plagiarism = disqualification).
  • Costumes & makeup are the team’s responsibility.
  • No props allowed.
  • Background music (if any) must be in Pen drive (Playable Audio format).
  • Pen drive should contain only the performance audio.
  • Audio file name: Participant Name Reg No YSYD2025.
  • Vulgarity, obscenity, or disrespect to any culture, gender, religion, or community will lead to disqualification.
7. Classical Dance (Solo) (24 Sep) +
  • Time Limit: 4 + 1 minutes.
  • Only classical dance forms allowed (Movie songs prohibited).
  • Must include both Nritta (pure dance) and Abhinaya (expressive dance).
  • Costume & Makeup: Considered for judging.
  • Music: Pre-recorded (good quality) in a Pen drive (Playable Audio format).
  • Pen drive should contain only the performance audio.
  • Audio file name: Participant Name Reg No YSYD2025.
  • Any Indian language allowed.
  • A Creative Round will be conducted after scheduled performances (at jury’s discretion).
8. Semi Classical Dance (Group) (24 Sep) +
  • Theme: Prakruti.
  • Team Size: 6–8 participants.
  • Time Limit: 7 + 1 minutes.
  • Props: Dance-related props only (no weapons).
  • Music: Pre-recorded (good quality) in Pen drive (Playable Audio format).
  • Pen drive should contain only the performance audio.
  • Audio file name: Participant Name Reg No YSYD2025.
  • Language: Any two Indian regional languages.
  • Film songs can be used (must align with theme and decency).
9. Tribhasha Geetha Sangama (Group) (25 Sep) +
  • Team Size: Minimum 5 participants (including accompanists).
  • Theme: Patriotic songs (National Anthem and National Song not allowed).
  • Time Limit: 5 + 1 minutes.
  • Must blend at least 3 regional languages.
  • Instruments allowed.
10. Traditional Fashion Walk (Group) (25 Sep) +
  • Theme: Indian States Diversity Concepts. Each team must present a minimum of 5 concepts.
  • Team Size: 10–12 members.
  • Time Limit: 6–10 minutes.
  • Background music (if any) must be in Pen drive (Playable Audio format).
  • Pen drive should contain only the performance audio.
  • Audio file name: Participant Name Reg No YSYD2025.
  • Vulgarity, obscenity, or disrespect to any culture, gender, religion, or community will lead to disqualification.
  • Narration: Teams may provide narration, synchronized with background music.
  • Costume & Makeup: Marks awarded based on cultural representation & creativity.
  • Coordination: 2 members from each team should coordinate with organizers.
11. Bhavageethe (Solo) (26 Sep) +
  • Time Limit: 3 + 1 minutes.
  • Any Indian language allowed.
  • Poet’s name must be mentioned.
  • Focus: Shruthi, Tala, Bhava.
  • Accompaniment: Only Shruthi Box allowed.
12. Classical Singing (Solo) (26 Sep) +
  • Categories: Hindustani Vocal, Carnatic Vocal.
  • Time Limit: 8 + 2 minutes.
  • Shruthi Box and one accompanist (optional) allowed.
13. Instrumental – Percussion (Solo) (29 Sep) +
  • Indian/Foreign Instrumental Music.
  • Styles: Hindustani, Carnatic, Western.
  • Judgment: Tala, Raga selection, Precision, Composition, Technical Skill, Expression, Stage Presence, Overall Impression.
  • Time Limit: 5–7 minutes.
  • Setup Time: 2 minutes.
  • Participants must bring their own instruments.
14. Instrumental – Non-Percussion (Solo) (29 Sep) +
  • Indian/Foreign Instrumental Music.
  • Styles: Hindustani, Carnatic, Western.
  • Judgment: Tala, Raga selection, Precision, Composition, Technical Skill, Expression, Stage Presence, Overall Impression.
  • Time Limit: 5–7 minutes.
  • Setup Time: 2 minutes.
  • Participants must bring their own instruments.
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Sports Competitions

Categories +
  • Mens/womens
  • 13-15
  • 15-17
  • 17-19
  • 19-21
Track Events(27 Sep) +
  • 100m
  • 200m
  • 400m
  • 800m
Fields events(27 Sep) +
  • Long jump
  • Shot put
Open event (No Age restriction)(27 Sep) +
  • Javelin throw
Athletic Meet – Important Guidelines +
  • Aadhar card is compulsory for age proof.
  • Each participant can register for maximum 2 track events + 1 field event only.
  • Sports attire is compulsory for all participants.
  • All track events will be on a synthetic track.
  • For Javelin Throw, participants must be 16 years or older.
  • Registration fee is non-refundable (except for cancelled events).
  • In case any event receives fewer than 6 registrations, that event will be cancelled and the registration fee will be refunded.
  • All participants will receive a Participation Certificate.
  • Trophies will be awarded to the Best Athletes.
  • Lunch will be provided in the afternoon.
  • On-the-spot registration is strictly prohibited.
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Short Film Contest

1. Short Film Screening (30 Sep) +
  • Short Film Timings
  • Maximum duration: 20 minutes
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