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Made of Chennai Kolu Kondattam 2026 contest opens for entries
The Hindu Downtown has opened entries for its Made of Chennai Kolu Kondattam 2026 contest.
The annual event celebrates Kolu, a display tradition associated with Navaratri and observed by communities across the state.
Residents can upload photos of their display and a photo of themselves.
Each entrant may submit up to three display photos and one video, within the stated file-size limits.
Entries are open from October 11 to 15, 2026.
Judges will assess the theme, creativity, presentation and overall appeal, then select the winners.
Participants can receive additional judging points for including ITC Mangaldeep and Dheepam products in their displays.
The Hindu Downtown has opened entries for its Made of Chennai Kolu Kondattam 2026 contest.
Residents can enter by uploading photographs of their Kolu display and a photograph of themselves.
Registrations are open from October 11 to October 15, 2026.
Judges will assess entries on theme, creativity, presentation and overall appeal.
Participants may submit up to three display images and one video.
- Who
- The Hindu Downtown is organising the contest, and residents can enter.
- What
- The Made of Chennai Kolu Kondattam 2026 contest is accepting entries featuring Kolu displays.
- When
- Registrations are open from October 11 to October 15, 2026.
- Where
- Entries can be uploaded at fline.news/MOCKL2026PA, or participants can scan the QR code provided.
- Why
- The initiative celebrates Kolu creativity, devotion and cultural tradition during Navaratri.
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- Registration period
- October 11–15, 2026
- Image limit
- Up to three Kolu display images per participant
- Video limit
- One video per participant
- Image size limit
- 5 MB per image
- Video size limit
- 20 MB per video
- Judging criteria
- Theme, creativity, presentation and overall appeal
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