Entries are invited for Kolu Kondattam 2026
The Hindu has launched the 'Kolu Kondattam 2026' contest, inviting families in Tamil Nadu to submit photos and videos of their Navarathri Kolu displays. The competition aims to celebrate cultural traditions and creativity, with winners selected based on theme and presentation.
Why it matters
Community-focused cultural contests help preserve regional traditions and foster engagement among readers.
The Hindu proudly presents Kolu Kondattam 2026, a celebration of the timeless Kolu tradition that brings families and communities across Tamil Nadu together during Navarathri.
The contest invites participants to showcase their beautifully curated Kolu displays, celebrating the creativity, devotion and festive spirit that make this cherished tradition special.
To participate, the contestants must upload photographs of their Kolu arrangement, along with a photograph of themselves. Each participant can submit a maximum of three Kolu display images and one video.
The participants can earn additional points from the judges by featuring ITC Mangaldeep and Dheepam products in their Kolu displays. Each image must be within 5 MB, and the video must not exceed 20 MB.
The participants can capture their Kolu’s finest details and upload their entries at fline.news/KLK2026PA or scan the QR code. Registrations are open from October 11 to October 15, 2026.
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