Sloka Spardhaश्लोक स्पर्धा
A premium Guru Purnima sloka celebration by Bhakthi Sudha Mandali — guiding children aged 3–14 to learn, recite, and offer their voice in devotion.
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Event journey
Your path to Guru Purnima
Key milestones from registration through the competition day.
Registration closes
July 10, 2026
Complete the Google Form shared in the WhatsApp group before this date.
Audio & video check
July 25 · 5:15 PM IST
Join Google Meet early for a quick audio and video check before recitations begin.
Competition begins
July 25 · 5:15 – 7:00 PM IST
Children recite in their age groups, in the order communicated to families.
Results & prizes
July 25 · after 7:00 PM IST
Certificates for all participants and special prizes for outstanding recitations.
Parent dashboard
My child's practice progress
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Overall progress
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slokas marked as practised
🌱 3 to 5 years
Completed in group
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Age-group learning paths
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🌱 3 to 5 years
Sloka learning cards
Recite any 2 slokas from the list
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः । गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥
Practice audio
About
Why we gather this Guru Purnima
A heartfelt offering to our Gurus through the voices of our children.
Guru Purnima marks the day we honour our teachers — those who light the path of knowledge and devotion. In that spirit, Bhakthi Sudha Mandali brings together children from our community to learn and recite slokas, building a lifelong connection with our spiritual heritage.
Every child who steps forward to participate is, in their own way, honouring this tradition — and every child who takes part will be celebrated for their effort, not only for their result.
We warmly welcome all children in our community, regardless of prior experience with sloka recitation, to take part in this joyful celebration.
About the owner
Mrs. Sudha Ramanathan is a teacher at an international school, proficient in Hindi and Sanskrit. Her aim is to nurture our values and tradition through spiritual learning for people of all age groups. Let's join and spread the divine vibe.
Guidelines
Competition rules
Clear, fair guidelines for every child and family.
Choose from the listed slokas
Each age group has a set of suggested slokas (see the Slokas section). For 3 to 5 years any 2 slokas and for older kids any 1 from the age-wise list shared.
Registration is mandatory
Every participant must be registered through the Google Form before the deadline — July 10th, 2026.
Recitation should be clear and unaided
Children should recite from memory, without reading from a book or screen during the performance, with correct pronunciation as far as possible.
Rules for parents
Parent presence during recitation
For the 3 to 5 years age group, a parent may sit beside the child and should be visible in the video. For the 6 to 10 and 11 to 14 years age groups, children should recite without a parent seated beside them. If there is any exception where a parent's presence is needed, please inform the team in advance of the competition so this can be discussed and agreed upon.
No travel during the competition
Participants should not be travelling while the competition is in progress. All students should disperse only after the competition ends, and not as soon as their own turn is over.
Each age group has a set of suggested slokas (see the Slokas section). For 3 to 5 years any 2 slokas and for older kids any 1 from the age-wise list shared.
Registration
Register your child
Complete registration before the deadline. Form link will be shared in the WhatsApp group.
पंजीकरण करें
Deadline: July 10, 2026
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Judging criteria
How recitations are scored
Judges assess each child warmly and constructively using weighted criteria.
Each criterion is weighted to total 100%. Judges assess holistically within each age group, recognising effort and age-appropriate progress alongside technical skill.
Pronunciation
Clarity and accuracy of Sanskrit pronunciation, including correct svaras/accents where applicable.
Memorization
Reciting smoothly from memory, without long pauses or prompting.
Clarity
Audible, clear delivery — neither rushed nor too soft to follow.
Rhythm
Maintaining the natural rhythm (chandas) and tone of the sloka throughout.
Devotional expression
Composure, sincerity, and devotional feeling while reciting in front of the audience.