Entries invited for The Hindu’s Kolu Kondattam 2026
The Hindu has announced the 2026 edition of its Kolu Kondattam contest, inviting families in Tamil Nadu to submit photos and videos of their Navarathri displays. Participants can earn bonus points by featuring specific sponsor products in their entries.
Why it matters
This event highlights the intersection of traditional cultural celebrations and corporate brand engagement in regional Indian media.
The Hindu 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 K olu displays, celebrating the creativity, devotion and festive spirit that make this tradition special.
To participate, 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. 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.
Capture your Kolu’s finest details and upload your entries at fline.news/KLK2026PA or scan the QR code featured in the advertisement. Registrations are open from October 11 to 15, 2026.
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