Durga Puja 2023 Photo Contest ( Multiple Categories)

Contest Description:  Capture the Divine Essence: Durga Puja Photo Contest

Get ready to celebrate the grandeur of Durga Puja and Navratri by participating in our exciting photo contest! Capture the magic of this festive alongside Goddess Durga herself and share your joy with the world.

• Why Durga Puja (Navratri) Matters: Navratri, a nine-night festival, is celebrated across India in honour of Goddess Durga. It symbolizes evil, with Durga representing the divine feminine energy that overcomes the demon Mahishasura. It's a time for devotion, dance, music, and
• The Significance of Navratri and Durga Puja: Discover the cultural diversity in the way Navratri and Durga Puja are celebrated across India
• Experience the spiritual and festive atmosphere that brings communities together.
• Witness the artistic craftsmanship displayed in the construction of Durga idols and pandals.
• Participate in the Durga Puja / Navratri Photo Competition:
  • Capture the Spirit: Showcase your connection to this vibrant festival by taking a selfie with Goddess Durga.
  • Share Your Joy: Spread the festive cheer and share your love for this celebration with people from all walks of life.
  • Connect with Tradition: Be a part of the rich cultural tapestry of India and celebrate the goddess's power and victory.

Contest Duration:

• Start Date: 14th October 2023
• End Date: 19th November 2023

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to all participants from around the world.
• You must submit your original photo with no copyright infringement.

Entry Categories:

Participants can enter under the following categories:

1. Agomoni
2. Kumatuli:
3. Bonedi Barir Pujo:
4. Sharod Konya:
5. Kumari Mata:

Submission Guidelines:

1. Log in to the MyMahotsav platform and complete your profile details.
2. Visit the Photo Contest page and upload your images.
3. Answer additional questions for each photo entry.
4. Please make sure you have taken the necessary permission from the person, and carer of the minor if any before uploading their image.
5. Participants can submit entries in multiple photo categories, with a maximum of 10 photos across all categories combined.
6. Photo requirements:
   • The photo must be larger than 350 x 350 px.
   • The maximum size allowed is 1920 x 1920 px.
   • Please read the photo contest rules and prizes before submitting your entry.

Judging Criteria:

Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:

1. Relevance to the theme of the category.
2. Creativity and artistic expression.
3. Technical quality.
4. Connection to heritage, culture and tradition.
5. Popular vote by the MyMahotsav community.

Prizes:

Prizes for each category:

• 1st Prize (Amazon GiftCard)  : £50 gift voucher (INR 5000 gift voucher)
• 2nd Prize (Amazon GiftCard): £25 gift voucher (INR 2000 gift voucher)
• We are in advance talks with 3 more advertisers, Additional prizes and top-ups may be announced as the competition progresses. Stay tuned for updates.

Notification of Winners:

Winners will be notified on 26th November 2023. The results will also be posted on MyMahotsav's platform and social media channels.

Rights and Permissions:

By submitting your content, you grant MyMahotsav the right to use, copy, adapt, edit, and display the content for marketing, product improvement, and any other commercial purposes. MyMahotsav may also create derivative works from the content. Your moral rights as the author will be waived.

Disqualification:

Participants may be disqualified if they:

• Submit inappropriate or offensive content.
• Violate the rights of other individuals or organisations.
• Fail to obtain explicit consent for content referring to or relating to any living person.

Contact Information:

For any questions or concerns, please contact MyMahotsav support through chat, phone, or email at support@mymahotsav.com.

Legal Compliance:

This contest complies with GDPR rules and regulations to protect your data and privacy. You have the choice to delete your data at any time you want. All photos submitted in the photo contest would be publicly displayed and MyMahotsav would be promoting the photo contest in their social media and other social feeds. The photos would remain public for a duration of 3 years after the last date of submission.

Volunteer Advertisements:

For the Durga Pujo Photo Competition 2023 we are looking for volunteers. The volunteers will work with us to make the Durga Pujo competition 2023 bigger. Currently this opportunity is on a non paid basis . We are looking for people with a specialisation in Media, Advertisements, Writing / Content Creation & Photography. If Interested drop us a support@mymahotsav.com and tell us how you can help this competition to be bigger and better.

Disclaimer:

The Photo contests are supported by the advertisement budget from the Advertisers and we are dependent on their generosity to host and award the competitions, and they may pull any category of photo-contest without much notice. In that situation we would notify the entries and may consider the entries for another matching category or future photo contest.