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A cultural extravaganza by JKYog Balmukund

Sanskriti Connecticut 2026

Registerations Open

Registration will be closed on March 30th.

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MARCH 30
Feb 28 to SAVE $5
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APRIL 15
(Song-Track / Presentation as applicable)
Event Date
MAY 2nd Saturday
Sanskriti'26 Event
VENUE: Derynoski Elementary School, 240 Main Street, Southington

Program Highlights

Every Entry Counts. Winners Shine.

Trophy

Age appropriate 15+ contests

Kids can participate in more than one contest.

Certificate

Category winners

Trophy for category winners. A participation medal for every contest.

Stage lights

Experience indian culture

Interesting vendor stalls - Indian Chat/tea, Hina, Indian ethnic wear, and Jewelry stalls

Contests at a Glance

Find your contests by format and plan your day

On-Stage

Live performances on the main stage.

Fancy Dress Contest
Group 1  |  Group 2  |  Group 3
Singing Contest (Solo & Group)
Group 2  |  Group 3  |  Group 4
Dance Contest (Solo & Group)
Group 1  |  Group 2  |  Group 3  |  Group 4
Shloka Contest
Group 1  |  Group 2  |  Group 3

Off-Stage Scheduled

Timed contests with pre-assigned slots (details via email).

Chess Tournament
Age-appropriate pairings (see rules PDF for details).
Impromptu Speech
Group 1 |  Group 2
PowerPoint Presentations
Group 1 |  Group 2
Prepared Speech
Group 1 |  Group 2

Off-Stage Drop-In

Creative and brain-teaser activities you can drop into.

Coloring Contest
Group 1  |  Group 2  |  Group 3
Drawing Contest
Group 1  |  Group 2  |  Group 3
Word Search
Group 1  |  Group 2  |  Group 3
Math Olympiad
Age 5 - 11
IQ Challenge Contest
Group 3  |  Group 4

Contest Rules

Get detailed information about rules, age groups, submission formats,
and deadlines for each contest

View All Rules

Age Groups

Group 1
6 & below
Group 2
7-9 years
Group 3
10-12 years
Group 4
13 & above
PPT, Prepared Speech & Impromptu:
Elementary (Group 1) & Middle School (Group 2)

Registration Fees

All proceeds support education and healthcare initiatives.

After February 28th, registration charges will go up by $5 per participant per contest. Registration will be closed on March 30th.

On-Stage Solo

$30

per participant / contest

Solo Singing, Solo Dance, Shloka

On-Stage Group

$25

per participant

Group Singing, Group Dance

Off-Stage Performance

$25

per participant

PowerPoint Presentation, Prepared Speech, Impromptu, Chess

Off-Stage

$10

per participant / contest

Coloring, Drawing, Word Search, Math, IQ Challenge

Fancy Dress

$10

per participant / contest

All Fancy Dress contests

Guests & Parents

$5

entry fee

Accompanying guests/parents – due at the door on event day

Note: Please also review the Terms & Conditions below.

Meet the Visionary

Inspiration and guidance behind Sanskriti Connecticut 2025.

Swami Mukundananda

Swami Mukundananda

Swami Mukundananda is a globally respected spiritual teacher and author who has inspired millions through character-building programs for youth and transformative life workshops.

5M+

Followers

100+

Weekly Classes

30+

Years Teaching

20+

Books

Testimonials

Hear from happy participants & parents

"What an amazing experience! This is a fantastic opportunity for students like us to showcase our talents. I am really happy to have participated in different contests and have won many awards last year. I will definitely encourage all my friends to participate in Sanskriti international contests every year. Thank you for an unforgettable experience. GREAT EVENT!"

- Sanchaya Vibranarayanan, Parent

"Sanskriti International is an excellent avenue to encourage young talent. It is a great platform for youth to participate in contests, and provides them opportunities to showcase their skills and learn more about Indian culture and values. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed participating in these contests. It was very motivating for her to prepare and to be able to relate to other children in her age group, with similar cultural backgrounds."

- Abhijit Wadhwekar

"My daughter participated in quiz contest and yoga contest during sanskriti international 2020. It was the first time she participated in any cultural contest. As a parent I was very happy seeing her excitement and awards she got. I am looking forward to enroll my both kids this year."

- Pooja Parikh

Terms & Conditions

Please review these terms carefully before registering.

  • The organization reserves the right to use photographs taken at this event for social media, marketing materials, and other promotional purposes.
  • Organizers reserve the right to deny registration if there are any scheduling conflicts. In the event of denial, participants will be notified, and the registration fee will be fully refunded.
  • Organizers reserve the right to cancel a planned contest; decisions will be made based on the number of registrations. In case a contest is canceled, registrants will be notified, and the registration fee will be refunded completely.
  • Prizes are dependent on the number of entries in each contest category.
  • Registration fee is non-refundable unless the contest is canceled by organizers.
  • Subgroups within a contest may vary based on the actual number of registrations.
  • By registering, you agree to the above terms and to abide by all contest rules as published for each contest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions from parents and participants.

Can my child participate in more than one contest?

Yes, your child can participate in multiple contests, as long as there are no scheduling conflicts with the on-stage events or off-stage scheduled events.

What happens if my child cannot participate in a contest because of a scheduling conflict?

Organizers scan through the registrations before the event date and identify anyone who might end up in a scheduling conflict. Organizers will do their best to resolve the conflict. If the conflict cannot be resolved, the participant will be notified, and a refund will be issued only for the contest that has a scheduling conflict.

Will we know the performance timings for on-stage events?

Yes, the agenda issued at the registration desk will have the sequence and timings of the performances for all on-stage events.

Will we know the timing of the off-stage scheduled contests?

Yes, the same agenda provided at the registration desk will include the timing schedule for all off-stage scheduled contests.

Can I register my child over the phone?

No. Registration by phone is not supported at this time; all registrations must be completed online.

Can I register more than one child at a time?

No. You need to submit a separate registration for each child.

Can I register a child for multiple contests at once?

Yes. You can register a child for multiple contests in one submission by selecting the desired events during registration.

Can I register a child for additional contests later?

Yes. You can submit a new registration later for additional contests. The earlier order cannot be edited or revisited; additional contests will be part of a new registration.

What happens after registration?

Once you register and make the payment, you will receive a confirmation email. Please keep it safe. You will need to show it at the door on the event day. If you registered more than one child or added more contests, please bring all related confirmation emails with you.