Chennai children invited to compete in Maya Kannan Janmashtami Contest 2026

The Hindu Downtown has invited children aged 3 to 8 across Chennai to showcase their creativity by dressing up as Krishna and Radha for the Maya Kannan Janmashtami Contest 2026.

Participants can present their talents through dance, singing, recitation of slokas, or other performances. To participate and compete for prizes, parents are required to submit a photograph along with a video of their child's performance lasting between one and two minutes.

The final date for registration is September 7. Entries can be uploaded by scanning the designated QR code or visiting newsth.live/THMK2026. Organisers have listed 7092703458 and 9003077030 for inquiries and further details.

The competition is presented by Gopuram and powered by Dheepam Lamp Oil alongside Poorvika Appliances. Associate partners include NARPAVI and S. Ramalingam Insurance Advisor & MFD.

A.M. Jain Educational Institutions is serving as the venue partner, with Repute as the water partner and Cafe Coffee House as the food partner. Gift partners for the initiative include Difa, hi-laptop.com, Priyadharshini Cell Universe, PS Tamarind, RAS Cold Pressed Oil, and Vivekananda Sarees.