Shri Chitrapur Math, Shirali
 

TERCENTENARY YOUTH CREATIVE TALENT POOL

    As part of the Tercentenary Commemoration activities of Shri Chitrapur Math, Shirali, we are bringing out an Anthology of Articles, Poems and Drawings contributed by our youngsters from all over the globe, aged between 5 and 21 years (as on 01-05-2007).It is proposed to release the Anthology at the august Hands of Param Poojya Swamiji during 2008.

1. Entries may be in Konkani, Sanskrit, English, Hindi, Marathi or Kannada.
2. Strictly one entry per participant.
3. Entries to be sent preferably by e-mail to any of the following addresses:-

        aninag_neo@yahoo.com                 heemarao@gmail.com
        babulkars@vsnl.net                        kausalyah@gmail.com

Those without access to email may send their entries by post to the following address:
        Shri Niranjan Nagarkatte, 1/1,  Saraswat Colony, Santacruz (West), Mumbai 400 054.

** All entries should be accompanied by:

1. An Entry Form or Xerox thereof (format alongside) duly completed.
2. A passport size photograph with full name on the reverse and
3. A Sponsorship Cheque/DD for Rs. 300/- payable at Mumbai favouring
        “Shri Chitrapur Math” to be sent by post to the address given above.
        For outstation cheques, please add Rs.30/-
4. Overseas participants may please remit an amount equivalent of 10$ (USD)

TOPICS (choose any one, regardless of age-group):

1. Swamiji
2. My Favourite God
3. My Favourite Festival
4. My Favourite Character from Mythology
5. A Visit to a Temple
6. My Visit to Shirali
7. H.H.Swamiji’s Visit to Our Sabha
8. The Most Inspiring Experience in my Life
9. Protection of the Environment : need of the hour
10. Importance of Physical Fitness
11. A Memorable Shibir
12. My Heart Beats for India
13. The Power of Prayer
14. The Importance of a Guru
15. The Benefits of Japa/Meditation
16. The Value of Forgiveness
17. Grow to serve, Serve to grow
18. Music: food for the soul
19. What rural development means to me
20. Why I am proud to be a Chitrapur Saraswat


** Word limit not to exceed the word count given as follows:
5-8 years -150 words; 9-12 yrs – 250 words, 13 to 17yrs – 500 words, 18-21 yrs – 750 words

** Drawings depicting any of the given topics will be accepted only from the youngest age group (5-8).
** Please note that this is not a competition. Every participant, whose entry is published, will receive a complimentary copy of the Anthology.
** The Editorial Committee set up for the purpose reserves the right to select / edit the entries. Every attempt will be made to publish all entries. However, if for some reason, an entry cannot be published, the Sponsorship Amount will be returned.

Parents are requested to encourage their children to participate.
For any queries/ clarifications, you may contact Shri Niranjan Nagarkatte on 022-26602418 (between 9 and 11 pm) or Smt. Kausalya Hattangady on 022-26600973. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Shri Chitrapur Math, Shirali

TERCENTENARY YOUTH CREATIVE TALENT POOL ENTRY FORM

NAME: .............................................................................................................................................
(First) (Middle) (Surname)

Date of birth Age (as on 1st May 2007) : .............. yrs. (d d m m y y y y)
Address:..........................................................................................................................................
Telephone Number:...........................................................................................................................
E-mail id: ........................................................................................................................................
Title of Article / Poem / Drawing.........................................................................................................

NO OF WORDS:___________ Language: _____________

I, Shri / Smt. ______________________________________________, parent / guardian of _______________________________________________ am enclosing a cheque / DD No. _______________________ dated _____________________ for Rs.________/- drawn on _________________________________________________ as Sponsorship Amount to defray part of the expenses to be incurred in printing / publishing / distribution of the Anthology.
Passport size photograph also enclosed.

Place: ____________________________
Date: Signature of parent / guardian