NOBLE NAVPADJI
A competition for all ages to discover the beauty and greatness of Navpad Oli!
All Submissions due by 11:59pm on Friday, April 15th, 11:59pm EST.
Update: The competition is closed, winners have been announced
Create a short video explaining the importance of either of the following:
- Navpadji/Siddhachakraji
- Performing Ayambil Tap
- The Story of Shripal and MayanaSundari
Please be as creative as you like!
- Video should be 2-3 minutes in length.
- Voice should be loud and clear.
- English, Gujarati, and Hindi allowed
Navpad Essay Competition
The Siddhachakraji, worshiped during Navpad Oli, consists of the Nav Pad (9 Great Entities). Each Entity plays a role in the life of every Jain. Pick one of the following two Pads and write a short essay describing their significance in Jainism as well as what lessons youth can take from them to apply in their daily lives.
- Sadhu Pad
- Tapa Pad
Please ensure:
- Essay should be 500-700 words in length.
- Essay should be in English
- Essay should be sent as a Word document
Create a video showing how you would explain the Siddhachakraji/Navpadji to a 5 year old child.
Please be as creative as you like. Use of various media is encouraged.
- Video should be 3-5 minutes in length.
- Voice should be loud and clear.
- English, Gujarati, and Hindi allowed
Grading:
After the submission deadline, you will receive a link to a Facebook post sharing your submission. Share the link amongst your network and ask them to like the original post. Final marks will be weighed 50% number of Likes and 50% Judges Scoring.
Rules:
- This competition is restricted only for participants outside of India.
- All submissions must be original.
- Jain Alert Group retains the rights to share the submission on social media and in future promotional activities.
- The objective of the competition is to promote ainisim and not to give monetary benefits to any individuals. The winners will be announced based on the discretion of Jain Alert Group and cannot be challenged.
Winners
Ages 5-14
1st Prize
Name: Drisha Kothari
Age: 8
Location: Montreal Quebec, Canada
2nd Prize
Name: Dhyaani Shah
Age: 5
Location: Kingsbury, London, UK
3rd Prize
Name: Jasmine Shah
Age: 10
Location: Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Ages 15-29
1st Prize
Name: Krisha Shah
Age: 15
Location: London, UK
2nd Prize
Name: Arham Jhaveri
Age: 15
Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA
3rd Prize
Name: Vishani Shah
Age: 25
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Age 30+
1st Prize
Name: Sweni Shah
Location: Franklin Park, New Jersey, USA