Shloka Competition
Shloka Competition presented by www.PurePrayer.com on the occasion of 9th AKKA World Kannada Conference
Competition is open to all Kannadigas of USA & Canada
- Group 1: Ages 4 to 7 yrs.
- Group 2: Ages 8 to 11 yrs.
- Group 3: Ages 12 to 15 yrs.
- Group 4: Ages 16 to 18 yrs.
Groups 1 & 2 Maximum time limit 1.5 minutes (90 seconds)
Groups 3 & 4 Maximum time limit 3 minutes
Rules:
- Entry submission: Video recording of performance to be uploaded on: URL: http://www.pureprayer.com/shloka.aspx
- Specs of recording:
- Time as per Age Group detailed above.
- mp4 format
- Maximum file size 150 MB
- Competition open from 1st July 2016 to midnight of 21st August 2016 – PST
- Participant is expected to announce in English or Kannada his / her name, the name of the shloka and then begin – integral part of the presentation.
- Participant may sit or stand while performing – no marks for either choice.
- Judging will be in Mysore by panel of Sanskrit Pathashala Scholars.
- Judging will be as per Groups specified above. Winner and Runner up in each category will get a prize.
- All participants will receive a discount coupon for purchase on www.pureprayer.com
Judging Criteria:
- Fluency: without any break, hesitation or confusion.
- Pronunciation: clarity, harmony and correctness of the syllables; pausing at the right places.
- Presentation: expression, attitude, mannerism, confidence, clarity, pace, sincerity of effort.
- Volume, articulation & modulation of voice to make the shloka come alive for the audience.
- Tune: Tune must be consistent throughout the chanting.
- Overall Effect: Refers to devotional attitude and feeling; the overall effect on the listener.
- PurePrayer.com Judges’ decision is final.
Further updates: Check competition page on www.pureprayer.com
More information on the competition: Email spiritual2016@akkaonline.com & shloka@pureprayer.com .