Steps to participate in the contest:

• Registering in the contest and receivinWatch the contest uploads in our channel to see yourself/your group featuring in it.You will get a unique application ID for each entry.
• You will get the links for the contest material. These are specific songs and texts which alone you must present in the contest.
• On preparing your presentation make a video of it.
• The video of the performance should be in mp4 format. Upload your video in your own Google Drive.
• Upload your video link in the Contest using your ID.
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get information regarding the contest dates and details.
• Watch the contest uploads in our channel to see yourself/your group featuring in it.
• Be prepared to participate in further rounds and also appear online for the finals in case you are selected.
• In the Final Rounds, get your family and friends to vote for you and write comments on your performance.

General Rules and Regulations:

• The entries should be based on the Ramananjali songs and the resource material provided for the contest.
• The materials for each type/stream & age category are specific. Material from another stream cannot be used.
• A contestant can enter for more than one talent stream.
• However, a contestant cannot submit more than one entry in a single stream/category.
• The contestant should make a video of the presentation in mp4 format and also a text document with the introduction and summary of the presentation.
• The videos should be made with suitable background and appropriate attire.
• Video prepared for this competition cannot be shared or published elsewhere for one year from the commencement of the contest.
• Voting and comments about the videos of the performance on the centre’s YouTube channel will be welcomed during the final rounds of the contest to select the popularity awards.
• All the entries received are considered the property of RMCL and RMCL reserves the right to use them in the Centre’s social media platforms.

Contest categories and Streams:

Age Group:4 -6 Years/ 7 - 10 years/ 11 - 15 years/16 years & Above/ Open Category -Family

• The entries should be based on the Ramananjali songs and the resource material provided for the contest.
• The materials for each type/stream & age category are specific. Material from another stream cannot be used.
• A contestant can enter for more than one talent stream.
• However, a contestant cannot submit more than one entry in a single stream/category.
• The contestant should make a video of the presentation in mp4 format and also a text document with the introduction and summary of the presentation.
• The videos should be made with suitable background and appropriate attire.
• Video prepared for this competition cannot be shared or published elsewhere for one year from the commencement of the contest.
• Voting and comments about the videos of the performance on the centre’s YouTube channel will be welcomed during the final rounds of the contest to select the popularity awards.
• All the entries received are considered the property of RMCL and RMCL reserves the right to use them in the Centre’s social media platforms.

Judgement and Jury:

• In this contest participants will be judged not just for the finesse in presentation but for their understanding of the content that they are presenting and their exploration and experience of the content. Form, content and internalisation will be important values.
• The jury will comprise of eminent gurus, artists, actors, directors, connoisseurs, office bearers of different cultural institutions.
• The decision of the judges will be final and binding in case of selections as well as awarding of prizes in every round and Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning will not be responsible for any emotional disturbance in those who are not successful.
• Judges will also reserve the right not to award prizes in any particular stream of the contest in case the performance of none of the individuals/teams meets the required standard.
• Note that any non-compliance with the rules such as exceeding of time limits, use of content not specified for that category, inappropriate dress code etc. may serve as factors to get disqualified or to lose points in the overall marking.
• The judges' decision will be final in all cases. No arguments, disputes or discussions with the panel will be permitted.
• The judges/organisers have the right to disqualify any participant on the grounds of misbehaviour, violation of the rules, misconduct, disrespect to the judges, or not meeting the requirements of the competition.
• If the selected participants fail to report to the next round, the opportunity will be given to the immediate wait-listed candidate chosen by the judges.

Dress code and decorum:

• All contestants should be dressed in attires in keeping with Indian culture and heritage and appropriate to the performance as in a stage show.
• All the contestants in the solo and group categories should be fully visible during the entire duration of the presentation. In the drama category entries and exits may be made as per the role requirement.
• All aspects of the presentations – costumes and properties in the presentations should not contain any element of vulgarity or any depiction that will disturb the sentiments of a specific community or group of people.

Additional Rules and Regulations:

• Participants must be ready for their videos to feature in the YouTube and other social media of RMCL and its collaborators.
• The participant’s visibility on any media during the telecast is solely at the discretion of Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning. The participant, parent, or guru, will not have any claims about appearance, non-appearance, or duration of appearance whatsoever
• Gifts and Trophies of all the rounds will have to be received physically either by the winner or by an authorised representative of the winner from Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning, Bengaluru during the Awards Function.
• All the rules mentioned above shall apply for all participants in India and abroad.
• Should there be any changes in the rules, it will be communicated by the host organization.
• All legal disputes will be settled under Bengaluru jurisdiction.

Certificates, Prizes, Awards, Recognition, Performances and Opportunities for meeting eminent directors, choreographers, artistes online.

• As the Contest is a prestigious and unique global event, all contestants and especially the winners will earn global recognition through the contest.
• Every participant will be awarded an e-Certificate of Participation on uploading their entry for the First Round, the ‘Atma Shakti’ Round.
• Video clips of some of the First-Round participants may appear in Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning’s YouTube channel.
• Those who are selected for pre-final Round ‘Atma Sphoorti’ Round will get an e-Certificate of Merit.
• Their videos will appear (in part or full) on the YouTube Channel of Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning.
• Those selected for the Final ‘Atma Keerti’ Round will get an e-Certificate of Special Merit.
• Opportunities to work with eminent directors, choreographers and artists in the Final round.
• Trophies and Titles will be awarded to the First Prize Winner of each solo and group category.
• Trophies will be given to the second and third prize winners of each solo and group category.
• Gifts will be given to all participants in the Final ‘Atma Keerti’ Round.
• Cultural Encouragement Trophy and Title will be awarded to school/college/cultural institution based on the maximum number of entries from the institution.
• Cultural Excellence Trophy and Title will be awarded to school/college/cultural institution based on the overall best performance of the students from the institution.
• At the discretion of the judges Trophies or Awards may be given additionally for outstanding performances in any category.
• Prize winners as well as other select teams will be given performance opportunities in the festivals of Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning at Bengaluru and Chennai.

Finals and Award Ceremony:

• The entries of the finalists will be judged by eminent artistes in the field during the finals. Fresh presentations will have to be prepared with new materials for the further rounds.
• The finalists will participate live online to perform to the judges and to receive their awards and prizes as decided by the judges during the finals. Note: Prize winners from outside Bengaluru may send their authorized representatives to collect their Trophies, Awards or Prizes on the day of the Award Ceremony. The Prize Winners will also have to appear online in that case.

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