Saraswati Pooja & Diwali Kids Contest

Schedule

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 10:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

4411 Hyland Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA | San Jose, CA

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Come celebrate Saraswati Pooja & Diwali with us at our Kids Contest - it's going to be a fun-filled day of worship and fun!
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Saraswati Pooja & Diwali Kids Contest

🌸 Join Us to Celebrate Diwali! 🌸


Show your devotion through talent!
Children of all skill levels can participate by dressing up as their favorite Ramayan character (Shri Ram, Sita Maa, Hanuman Ji, Lakshman Ji, Shabri, and more) or by singing a devotional Ram bhajan.


Contest Categories
🎭 Fancy Dress – For children up to 15 years
Judging Criteria: Costume creativity, use of props, confidence, and recitation of a short shloka or chaupai

🎶 Bhajan Singing – Solo (ages 5+) or Group (up to 5 participants, any age mix)
Judging Criteria: Vocal expression, clarity, and audience connection


Registration Fees
Groups of 2–3 participants: $21 per participant
Groups of 4–5 participants: $15 per participant

Event Schedule
🌺 Saraswati Pooja – 10:30 AM
🎭 Costume & Bhajan Contest – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
⏰ Participants not attending the pooja should arrive by 10:45 AM
🍛 Preeti Bhoj (Community Lunch) – 1:00 PM


Be Creative, Be Devotional!
Impress the judges with your creativity, expression, and heartfelt devotion.

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4411 Hyland Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, United States

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