1. Eligibility & Team Composition

Each team must have a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 participants.
Participation is open to KANE members and non-members.
A participant may only perform with one team in this competition.
Each team must designate one Team Captain/Coordinator as the point of contact for all communication with the organizing committee.
Minimum age limit for participants is 15 years; there is no maximum age limit.

2. Registration

Registration fee is $10 per participant, payable at the time of registration.
Full payment (fee × number of participants) must be received to confirm the team's slot.
Teams must submit the final list of participant names along with registration.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis; the organizing committee may cap the total number of teams depending on stage time available.
The registrations are open and the link is already shared on our official social media page and website. Fees are non-refundable once registration is confirmed.
Any change to the participant list after registration must be communicated to and approved by the organizing committee at least 3 days before the event.
Please note that the registrations for KANE's Thiruvathira Competition does not include admissions to the Onasadya or the cultural programs, including Franco's musical show.

Traditional Thiruvathira attire is mandatory for all participants.
Traditional ornaments, hairstyle with jasmine (mulla poo), and bindi are encouraged to maintain authenticity.
All team members should ideally wear matching or coordinated attire for visual uniformity.
Costumes must be modest and appropriate for a family and community stage program.

Teams may use traditional Thiruvathira Pattu (live or recorded) approved for the performance.
Teams must send their music track (MP3/USB or shared link) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least 5 days before the event.
Live singing/vocal accompaniment by team members is permitted in addition to or instead of recorded music; however, no extra points will be awarded for live singing.
The use of Kaikottikali claps/rhythm as part of the performance is encouraged and traditional to the art form.

Each team will be allotted a maximum performance time of 10 minutes.
Teams must report to the backstage/green room at least 30 minutes before their scheduled performance slot.
Performance order will be decided by the organizing committee and will be informed in advance.
Props are limited to a traditional lamp (nilavilakku) and/or floral arrangement (pookalam) at the center; no elaborate stage props or set pieces are permitted.
Any choreography deviating significantly from traditional Thiruvathira form (e.g., fusion or filmy elements) may be marked down under "Adherence to Traditional Steps."

Teams exceeding the allotted time may be marked down at the judges' discretion; the committee reserves the right to signal teams to conclude.
Any unsportsmanlike conduct, use of vulgar/inappropriate content, or non-compliance with these rules may result in disqualification.
Judges' decisions are final and binding on all matters related to scoring and results.
The organizing committee reserves the right to amend these rules if necessary, with prior notice to all registered teams.

Judging Criterion	Points
Rhythm, Synchronization & Timing	25
Choreography & Formations	20
Adherence to Traditional Thiruvathira Steps	15
Costume, Ornaments & Traditional Presentation	15
Facial Expression & Grace	15
Overall Impact, Stage Presence & Discipline	10
TOTAL	100

Notes:

Scores will be given by an independent panel of judges familiar with traditional Kerala art forms.
Each criterion will be scored by each judge; final scores will be averaged across the judging panel.
Judges may deduct points for exceeding allotted performance time, incomplete team size during performance, or costume non-compliance.

First Place: Cash prize of $1,001 to be handed over by the Chief Guest during the formal inaugural ceremony.