Applications are invited for performing in Vipanchika Mahotsavam 2024 based on the following Guidelines.

1. Film songs are not allowed.

2. The participants can choose from two different time slots for performance. 15 minutes time slot and 30 minutes time slot.

3. All performances must be accompanied by at least one percussion instrument. Preference will be given to performers who perform along with a percussion instrument. Your performance must be accompanied with a Percussion Artist or with Jalra app. A video sent without any kind of percussion will be summarily rejected. Accompaniments will be provided here in the venue for On Stage Performers who will be performing in the venue at Kerala.

4. Group Performances are allowed and can be of 30 minutes duration.

5. Vainikas performing must inform us at the time of application itself whether they will be performing Online or On Stage in the venue at Kerala.

6. A 15 minutes performance can be any 2 or 3 krithis or a combination of varnam and krithi-s. Raga Alapana is not allowed for a 15 minutes performance. You just need to perform your krithis with perfect Sruthi and Layam.

7. The 30 minutes performance must contain a main item with Ragam Tanam and Swaram along with other songs if any.

8. First time performers in Vipanchika Mahotsavam MUST send us a Sample Video or YouTubelink of your Performance. Sample video will be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are registering for 30 minutes, your sample video must contain a song with Ragam, Tanam and Swarakalpana. If you are registering for 15 minutes any single song link in YouTube can be sent. This will be screened by the Experts Panel and you will be informed, if you are selected for performance. The decision of the Selection Committee is final and binding. People who have already performed in the previous years need not share sample video.

9. Similarly for On Stage Performers in the venue, the best performers will be shortlisted by the Selection Committee and the decision of the Selection Committee will be final and binding.

10. The criteria of selection includes the sruthi of your instrument, your grip in Talam, your expertise on Raga Alapanai, Tanam and Swara Kalpana rendition for 30 minutes Time Slot.

11. Interested performers please fill the Registration Form given towards the end of these guidelines.

Shanmukhapriya Foundation reserves the right to cancel, postpone or make any changes to programs as is necessary, in accordance with prevailing government regulations and mandates from central and state government and local health authorities.