About Varnothsava

Art is a powerful medium of expression. It strengthens imagination, improves focus, and builds emotional intelligence.

✨ Varnotsava 2026 is a prestigious state-level platform designed to inspire creativity, nurture artistic expression, and encourage students to explore the wonderful world of art.
✨ Through healthy competition, children gain confidence, learn to embrace challenges, and develop the courage to express their ideas visually. Art allows young minds to communicate emotions, thoughts, and imagination in the most vibrant way.
✨ We are delighted to invite schools across Karnataka to participate in Varnotsava 2026, where thousands of talented students will showcase their artistic abilities in a variety of creative competitions.
✨ Let us come together to celebrate colors, creativity, and the limitless imagination of children.

Competition Categories

Students are allowed to participate in all five categories.

Coloring
Competition

Handwriting
Competition

Kannada & English

Drawing and
Coloring
Competition

Mehndi Design
Competition

Cartoon Making
Competition

Competition Schedule

Month	Activity
July 2026	State-level competition begins on 15^th July 2026
August 30^th 2026	Final acceptance of late entries
Second Week of October 15^th 2026	Result announcement and winner declaration

Competition Details & Prizes

Group Classification & Competition Guidelines

Coloring Competition

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Group A: Nursery, Jr. KG, Sr. KG

Group B: Std. 1 & 2

Group C: Std. 3 & 4

Group D: Std. 5 – 7

Group E: Std. 8 – 10

Guidelines

Coloring sheets will be provided.
Students may use crayons, color pencils, sketch pens, or water colors.

Drawing & Coloring Competition

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Group A: Std. 1 & 2 coloring umbrella, ( wax crayons, or oil pastels )

Group B: Std. 3 & 4 coloring fruits, ( wax crayons, or oil pastels )

Group C: Std. 5 – 7 Village life, ( water color, color pencils )

Group D: Std. 8 – 10 Wild Animal ( watercolor, color pencils )

Handwriting Competition

(Kannada & English)

Group A: Nursery, Jr. KG, Sr. KG

Group B: Std. 1 & 2

Group C: Std. 3 & 4

Group D: Std. 5 – 7

Group E: Std. 8 – 10

Guidelines

A poem or paragraph will be provided. Students must rewrite it clearly and neatly within the given space.

Mehndi Design Competition

Group A: Std. 5 & 6

Group B: Std. 7 & 8

Group C: Std. 9 & 10

Theme:

Your Favorite Design

Cartoon Making Competition

Group A: Std. 3 & 4

Group B: Std. 5–7

Group C: Std. 8–10

Theme:

Your Favorite Cartoon

Big opportunities, bigger rewards

for more than 500 students!

First Prize - 4 Winners

Creative Art / STEM Learning Kits

Grand Prize

Bicycle for the Winner

Participation Certificate will be provided to all the students

Second Prize - 6 Winners

Premium School Backpacks

🏆 Special Karnataka State Awards (For Art Teachers / Event Coordinators)

Outstanding teachers and coordinators will be recognized with prestigious Karnataka State Awards based on the number of entries submitted.

Varnotsava Karnataka Kala Ratna Award ₹10,000 (3000 – 5000 entries)
Varnotsava Karnataka Chitrakala Praveena Award ₹7,000 (2400 – 2999 entries)
Varnotsava Karnataka Chitrakala Shreshta Award ₹5,000 (1900 – 2399 entries)
Varnotsava Karnataka Kala Jyothi Award ₹4,500 (1600 – 1899 entries)
Varnotsava Karnataka Kala Sourabha Award ₹3,500 (1300 – 1599 entries)
Varnotsava Karnataka Kala Vaibhava Award ₹2,750 (1000 – 1299 entries)
Varnotsava Karnataka Chitra Prathibha Award ₹2,250 (700 – 999 entries)
Varnotsava Karnataka Kala Gaurava Award ₹1,000 (400 – 699 entries)
Varnotsava Karnataka Chitra Protsaha Award ₹500 (200 – 399 entries)
Varnotsava Karnataka Kala Abhinandana Award Memento / Award (100 – 199 entries)

If entries range between 1 – 99 , the Art Teacher, Coordinator, and School Principal will receive a Certificate of Appreciation.

Note: If more than one teacher or coordinator is involved, the reward should be shared equally among all concerned members.

Our Vision

To create Karnataka’s most inclusive and respected student art platform that nurtures creativity at every academic level.

Encourage artistic participation across schools
Promote cultural awareness through themed competitions
Recognize teachers and coordinators for their contribution
Provide equal opportunities for rural and urban students