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Module:<\/strong>\u00a0Utsav Contests\u2122 (Core)
\nDocument Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Guidelines
\nTrademark:<\/strong> Utsav Contests\u2122 is a trademark of MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd
\nEffective Date:<\/strong>\u00a024th February 2026
\nVersion:<\/strong>\u00a01.0<\/p>\n

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Part A: Plain English Summary<\/h2>\n

How to Prepare and Submit Your Entry<\/h3>\n

These guidelines help ensure your entry meets our technical and quality standards. Following them gives you the best chance of success.<\/p>\n

The Simple Truth<\/h3>\n
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    Follow the Rules<\/strong>: Entries that don’t meet these guidelines may be disqualified.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Quality Matters<\/strong>: Higher quality submissions perform better in judging.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Read Contest-Specific Rules<\/strong>: Different contest types (photo, video, recipe) have additional requirements in CT-11 through CT-14.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Part B: General Submission Requirements<\/h2>\n

    1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS<\/h3>\n

    1.1<\/strong>\u00a0File Formats<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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      Images<\/strong>: JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIFF<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Videos<\/strong>: MP4, MOV, AVI (H.264 codec preferred)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Documents<\/strong>: PDF, DOC, DOCX (for essays)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Recipes<\/strong>: PDF, DOC, DOCX, or direct web form submission<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      1.2<\/strong>\u00a0File Size Limits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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        Images<\/strong>: Maximum 25 MB per file<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Videos<\/strong>: Maximum 500 MB per file (longer videos may require compression)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Documents<\/strong>: Maximum 10 MB per file<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        1.3<\/strong>\u00a0Resolution Requirements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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          Photos<\/strong>: Minimum 1920px on the longest side; 300 DPI recommended for print consideration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Videos<\/strong>: Minimum 720p (1280×720); 1080p or 4K preferred<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          2. CONTENT QUALITY STANDARDS<\/h3>\n

          2.1<\/strong>\u00a0Image Quality<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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            Proper exposure and focus<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Minimal noise or artifacts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Accurate color representation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            No excessive filters that distort cultural authenticity (unless part of artistic expression)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            2.2<\/strong>\u00a0Video Quality<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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              Stable footage (tripod recommended)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Clear audio<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Good lighting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Professional presentation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              2.3<\/strong>\u00a0Written Content<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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                Proper grammar and spelling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Clear organization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Readable formatting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                3. NAMING CONVENTIONS<\/h3>\n

                3.1<\/strong>\u00a0Use descriptive file names that include:<\/p>\n

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                  Your name or username<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Contest name or theme<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Entry title<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Example:\u00a0PriyaSharma_Diwali2026_FamilyCelebration.jpg<\/code><\/p>\n

                  4. METADATA AND CAPTIONS<\/h3>\n

                  4.1<\/strong>\u00a0Provide accurate metadata and captions including:<\/p>\n

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                    Title of work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Location (if relevant)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Date of creation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Brief description (100-250 words)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Cultural context or significance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    5. SUBMISSION DEADLINES<\/h3>\n

                    5.1<\/strong>\u00a0All entries must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM [IST\/GMT] on the Contest closing date.<\/p>\n

                    5.2<\/strong>\u00a0Incomplete submissions may be disqualified.<\/p>\n

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                    Part C: Prohibited Content<\/h2>\n

                    6.1<\/strong>\u00a0The following content is strictly prohibited:<\/p>\n

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                      Images or videos depicting illegal activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Content that violates someone’s privacy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Copyrighted material used without permission<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Offensive, hateful, or discriminatory content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Sexually explicit material<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Violent or graphic content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      6.2<\/strong>\u00a0Entries containing prohibited content will be disqualified and may result in account suspension.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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