UP Govt in Collaboration with MyGov India is inviting submissions for MahaKumbh Moments Photography Contest 2025. The last date of submission is March 9.
About the Contest
In collaboration with MyGov, Uttar Pradesh Government has announced a captivating initiative – Unveiling the Vibrant Spirit of India – “Maha Kumbh Moments” Photography Contest. This contest celebrates the rich tapestry of India’s fairs and culture. The campaign aims to uplift the spirit of the Maha Kumbh Mela and Prayagraj city by capturing its essence.
These vibrant gatherings, both religious and cultural, rural and urban, transcend generations, connecting us to our heritage. They are the threads that bind the diverse fabric of our nation.
Eligibility
The contest is open to all Indian citizens.
Theme
Prayagraj City and Kumbh Mela
Evaluation Criteria
- The jury will appoint judges for the contest, which will include members of the editorial team and/or external judges.
- The judging panel will assess and determine the winning photos. The results and winners will be announced on the website, social media platforms, and other appropriate channels.
- The decision of the Maha Kumbh Moments Contest judging panel will be final and binding on all participants regarding all matters related to the contest.
- The UP government reserves the right to request original JPEG or RAW files with unaltered EXIF data for authentication purposes. An image may be disregarded if this information cannot be provided.
Terms & Conditions
- The photograph must be original.
- There must be no border, logo, copyright marks, identifying marks or any other visible references and/or marks on the image.
- Advance editing is used to create illusions, deceptions, and/or manipulations, and the addition and removal of significant elements within the frame is prohibited.
- Photograph should be Printable Quality, theme based only, should be in JPEG or PNG format.
- A unique title and description must be provided.
- Photos that portray or otherwise include inappropriate and/or offensive content, including provocative nudity, violence, human rights and/or environment violation, and/or any other content deemed to be contrary to the law, religious, cultural & moral traditions, and practices of India, are strictly prohibited and will be immediately discarded
Prizes
The winning entries will be awarded with the following prizes:
- First Prize: ₹20,000/-
- Second Prize: ₹15,000/-
- Third Prize: ₹10,000/-
