Loka Pookkalam

( Global Pookkalam Competition 2023 )

Onam celebrations are synonymous with the creation of Pookkalam or Athapookkalam, a floral carpet fashioned with fresh flowers in a variety of elaborate shapes. Kerala Tourism organizes a Global Pookkalam Competition for people all over the world. Fill out your basic registration information to participate in the competition.

After registration, each contestant can upload a maximum of five entries which should carry a caption and a short description. Each entry should have two photos incorporating the Pookkalam as well as the participants alongside the Pookkalam. The maximum size for an image file is 20 MB, and it must be in the.jpg format. You can submit the entries by midnight of September 16, 2023. It’s time to showcase your creativity and teamwork!

Laying Pookkalam
Mahabali in a Snake Boat

Prizes

The top three entries in each category will get wonderful rewards. Hurry up! Let’s set the festival in motion.

Judging Committee

The entries will be initially reviewed by an expert or a group of experts selected by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala. The judging panel of the Department of Tourism will further assess these chosen entries and decide the winners.

Thiruvathirakali
Chendamelam

Terms & Conditions

Before submitting an entry, each participant is required to carefully read, understand, and agree with the Terms and Conditions as they constitute a legally binding agreement. In addition, the participants should agree to accept and abide by the Terms and Conditions of the contest upon submission of an entry.

Register now for the Global Pookkalam Competition 2023 and let us create a Pookkalam of harmony!

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