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RANGOLI COMPETITION

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RANGOLI COMPETITION - OFFICIAL RULES

Department: Fine Arts

REGISTRATION FEES : 50

A. Participation Rules

  1. Format: Individual or Team 

  2. One entry per participant/team

  3. College ID mandatory for entry

B. Design Rules

  1. Rangoli must fit within Given area — exceeding dimensions leads to penalty or disqualification

  2. No pre-drawn outlines, stencils, chalk grid, printed tracing sheets, or projectors allowed

  3. Sketching the base outline using chalk provided by organizers only

  4. No prior prepared cut-outs, moulds, or wooden frames

  5. Design must be original and created on the spot

  6. Theme must reflect cultural, spiritual, or artistic values of Bharat

C. Materials Rules

Organizers will not provide any material.

Participants must bring their own powder colours.

Participants are allowed to bring (optional):

  • Sieve/mesh

  • Small bowls

  • Brushes for fine finishing

  • Newspaper for floor cleanliness

  • Colored rice

  • Flowers/petals

Strictly NOT allowed:

✘ Glitter powder

✘ Chemical adhesives

✘ Permanent markers

✘ Sketch pens or acrylic paints

✘ Artificial decorations, stones, beads, mirrors

✘ Spray bottles / water spray

✘ Mobile reference usage during competition

(Phones must be kept in the designated box once the 90-minute timer starts)

D. Timing Rules

  • Reporting Time: will be informed 

  • Material Allocation: will be informed

  • Competition Start: will be informed

  • Duration: 90 minutes (strict)

  • Stop immediately when time is called — continued work = disqualification

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will score on the following:

CriteriaWeightage
Theme Interpretation30%
Technique & Skill25%
Originality & Creativity25%
Visual Impact & Neatness20%

Tie-break rule: Higher score in Theme Interpretation wins.

Judges’ decision is final.


DOCUMENTATION & VERIFICATION

  • Photographs will be taken for official records

  • Participants must stand with their Rangoli for ID verification

  • Any form of plagiarism will lead to permanent disqualification from Kalamahotsav


CLEANING POLICY

  • Participants must clear their area after evaluation

  • Waste materials should be disposed only in designated bins

  • Non-compliance will lead to penalties for college score tally