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Art & Creativity
Drawing, colouring, painting, craft, mehendi, flower arrangement and more.
A celebration of talent, tradition & imagination
Bal Mahotsav 2027
Inter-school competitions celebrating Indian art, music, dance, drama, creativity and the confidence of every child.
Presented by Smt. Bindu Hemendra Kothari · Prempuri Bal Sanskar Kendra
Create · Perform · Celebrate
35Competitions announced in brochure
500+Prizes & school trophies
4 days21–24 January 2027
₹0No participation charge
About the festival
A stage for every child's talent
Bal Mahotsav brings students, parents and teachers together for a vibrant celebration of Indian culture and friendly competition. The festival encourages participation, confidence, creativity and learning—not just winning.
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Music & Chanting
Vocal, bhajan singing, instrumental, group singing and Geeta chanting.
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Dance & Drama
Classical dance, folk dance, mono acting, street play and ad mad show.
Find your event
Competitions for every age group
Please check the official brochure for eligibility, participant limits, timing and event-specific rules.
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Pre-Primary
Show and Tell, Crayon Coloring and Numerical Art.
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Primary I · Std. 1–2
Finger Printing, Show and Tell, Bal Geet, Numerical Art, Make-a-Mask, Folk Dance and Group Singing.
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Primary II · Std. 3–4
Alphabetical Art, Pencil Sketch Art, Geeta Chanting and talent categories.
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Secondary I · Std. 5–7
Essay Writing, Mehendi, Warli Painting, Geeta Chanting, Mono Acting and talent categories.
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Secondary II · Std. 8–10
Talent Contest, Essay Writing, Mehendi, 3D Object Painting, Geeta Chanting and Ad Mad Show.
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Combined Team Events
Street Play, Folk Dance, Flower Arrangement and Group Singing for eligible groups.
Plan your visit
Event schedule
The schedule below is a quick overview transcribed from the supplied brochure. Please refer to the brochure for complete event-by-event details and verify timings with the organisers before publishing.
Thu, 21 Jan 2027Pre-Primary & Primary events
Fri, 22 Jan 2027Primary II & Secondary I/II
Sat, 23 Jan 2027Secondary & combined events
Sun, 24 Jan 2027Prize distribution · 4:00 pm onwards
| Date | Event | Group | Time | Venue floor |
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| 21 Jan | Crayon Coloring | Pre-Primary | 9:30–10:15 am | 4th |
| 21 Jan | Numerical Art | Pre-Primary | 11:30 am–12:30 pm | 4th |
| 21 Jan | Finger Printing | Primary I | 1:30–2:30 pm | 4th |
| 21 Jan | Show and Tell | Pre-Primary | 3:30–6:00 pm | 4th |
| 21 Jan | Group Singing | Primary I–II Combined | 2:30–5:30 pm | 5th |
| 21 Jan | Folk Dance | Primary I–II Combined | 10:30 am–2:00 pm | 3rd |
| 21 Jan | Bal Geet | Primary I | 3:00–6:00 pm | 3rd |
| 22 Jan | Instrumental | Primary II | 9:30–11:00 am | 4th |
| 22 Jan | Classical Dance | Primary II | 11:30 am–1:30 pm | 4th |
| 22 Jan | Street Play | Secondary I–II Combined | 10:30 am–2:00 pm | 3rd |
| 22 Jan | Essay Writing | Secondary I & II | 2:00–3:00 pm | 5th |
| 22 Jan | Mehendi | Secondary I & II | 4:00–5:00 pm | 5th |
| 23 Jan | Instrumental | Secondary I & II | 10:00 am–12:00 noon | 5th |
| 23 Jan | Ad Mad Show | Secondary II | 1:00–3:00 pm | 5th |
| 23 Jan | 3D Object Painting | Secondary II | 4:00–5:30 pm | 5th |
| 23 Jan | Flower Arrangement | Secondary I–II Combined | 3:00–4:00 pm | 4th |
| 24 Jan | Prize Distribution | All groups | 4:00 pm onwards | 3rd |
Note: This is a selected overview, not the complete schedule. The PDF brochure remains the source of truth.
Before you participate
Important instructions
1. No participation feeParticipation is not chargeable.
2. School authorisationEntry forms must be complete and certified by the School Principal.
3. Uniform & IDSchool uniform and identity card are required, except where the brochure specifies exceptions for Dance & Drama.
4. Arrive on timeSome events ask participants to report 30 minutes before the scheduled start.
5. Bring materialsParticipants are responsible for their own materials and drawing board where applicable.
6. Respect the venueMisconduct, littering or damaging the venue may lead to disciplinary action.
7. Event timingsStudents may enter multiple events only if their timings do not clash.
8. Judges' decisionsJudges' and organisers' decisions are final and binding.
Entry deadline shown in the brochure: 10 January 2027. Forms may be emailed to balmahotsav@prempuri.org or sent to the Ashram address listed below. Please verify that this deadline is still applicable before publishing.
Official information
Brochure & school entry
Bal Mahotsav 2027 brochure
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The brochure includes competition rules, schedule and school application format.
School entry letter should be on the school's letterhead and signed/sealed by the Principal. Please use the official entry forms and formats supplied by the organisers.
We are here to help
Contact the organisers
Prempuri Bal Sanskar Kendra
Coordinator: Mrs. Smita Thakkar
Phone: 07977440044
Email: balmahotsav@prempuri.org
Brochure says contact between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Additional contacts
Mrs. Neerja Jaiswal: 09869834759
Mrs. Madhavi Shinde: 09322038023
Ashram: 022 23632608 / 23676397
Address
Swami Shri Prempuriji Ashram Trust, Prempuri Adhyatma Vidya Bhavan, Swami Prempuriji Chowk, Babulnath Road, Mumbai – 400 007.