General Rules

  • An artist is limited to register for only five solo events.
  • No restriction for group items.
  • In main stage group events such as the Fashion Show and Freestyle, each company is limited to participating with only three teams per event.
  • No Negative marking for Non Participation.
  • In group events, you may register multiple groups, but ensure that participants are not shared across them
  • Prohibiting the presence of materials resembling or reflecting the company’s identity, including items like ID cards, is enforced strictly during stage activities.

Rally

  • The cumulative score for the rally is determined by merging both participation points and points for theme presentation.
  • Members exceeding 100 will receive full points,While others will receive points proportionate to their numbers. If any company having total employees strength below 100, they will get points according to their attendance.
  • Rally competition teams are free to choose their own theme, and additional points are awarded for effectively conveying the theme during the rally and in their mode of presentation

Registration Fee

  • Single :100
  • Group:250
  • Mega stage :950

Event Points

  • Solo Items
    • First – 15 points
    • Second – 10 points
  • Group Items
    • First – 30 points
    • Second – 20 points
  • Rally (All participating companies will get points for the rally, based on the theme and participation count)
    • First – 50 points
    • Second- 40 points
    • Third – 30 points

Music – Solo

  • Poem Recitation – Malayalam
    • Maximum time allotted is 5 minutes.
  • Poem Recitation – English
    • Maximum time allotted is 5 minutes.
  • Poem Recitation – Hindi
    • Maximum time allotted is 5 minutes.
  • Classical Music – Eastern
    • Sruthi can be used. 
    • Time allotted is 10-12 minutes.  (incl. preparation time).
    • Participants can sing with or without instruments.
  • Classical Music – Western
    • Time allotted is 10-12 minutes.  (incl. preparation time).
    • Participants can sing with or without instruments.
  • Folk song – Malayalam
    • Time allotted –  3 – 5 minutes
    • Karaoke can be used
  • Symphony (Cinematic Song)
    • Film songs from any Indian language are allowed. 
    • Time allotted – 6 minutes  (incl. preparation time). 
    • Karaoke can be used 
    • Participants can play instruments.
    • You are allowed to sing multiple songs within the time limit mentioned.
  • Mappila Paattu (Arabic & Malayalam)
    • Time allotted – 5 minutes (incl. preparation time).
    • Musical instruments, karaoke or shruti boxes are restricted.
  • Light Music – Malayalam
    • Film Songs, album songs or Devotional songs shall not be allowed. 
    • Time limit – 6 minutes (incl. preparation time).
  • Kathakali Sangeetham
    • Time limit – 10 minutes (incl. preparation time).
    • Related Instruments can be used.
  • Gazal
    • Shruti is a must. A tabla or harmonium can be added, but are not necessary. 
    • Time allotted – 10 minutes (incl. preparation time).
  • Sopana Sangeetham (അഷ്ടപദി)
    • Related instruments can be used (eg. Idakka)
    • Time limit – 10 minutes (incl. preparation time).

Music – Group

  •  വൃന്ദവാദ്യം(Band)
    • Number of Participants limited to 3- 12.
    • Time Limit: Up to a maximum of 15 minutes.
    • Setup Time Allotted: 10 minutes.
    • Participants are required to bring their own instruments.
    • Judgement will be strictly based on instruments.
  • Group song (Sangha Gaanam)
    • Film songs are not allowed.
    • Number of Participants limited to 3 -15. 
    • No Musical Instruments shall be allowed except Sruthi Box. 
    • Time Limit– 10 minutes (incl. preparation time)
  • Vanchipattu
    • Number of participants limited to 3 -15.
    • Time Limit – 10 minutes
  • Patriotic Song
    • Languages – Hindi, Malayalam
    • Film songs are not permitted
    • Only the Sruthi Box is allowed; no other musical instruments are permitted.
    • The number of participants is limited to 3 to 10. 
    • Time limit – 5 minutes
  • Ganamela
    • The number of participants is limited to 3-10.
    • Time limit – 10 minutes
    • Setup Time Allotted: 10 minutes.
    • Participants are expected to bring their own instruments
    • The instruments should be played by participants themselves.
  • SwaraRagam (Cinematic Song – Duet)
    • Film songs from any Indian language are allowed.
    • Time allotted is 6 minutes. 
    • Karaoke can be used.
  • Melam (Any chenda related group performance)
    • The number of participants is limited to 3-10.
    • Time limit – 10 minutes
    • Setup Time Allotted: 5 minutes.
    • In various instrumental music. Participants are required to bring their own instruments.
  • Acapella (singing without instrumental accompaniment)
    • The number of participants is limited to 3 – 10.
    • Time limit – 10 minutes
    • Setup Time Allotted – 2 minutes.
  • Folk song – Malayalam
    • The number of participants is limited to 3-10.
    • Time limit – 10 minutes

Dance – Solo

  • Bharatanatyam
    • Time limited to 15 minutes (incl. preparation time)
  • Mohiniyattam
    • Time limited to 15 minutes (incl. preparation time)
  • Keralanadanam
    • Time limited to 15 minutes (incl. preparation time)
  • Nadodi Nritham 
    • The dance can be primitive or folk in nature, excluding classical forms.
    • Time limited to 10 minutes (incl. preparation time)
  • Kuchipudi
    • The duration of the dance should be limited to 15 minutes(time for preparation to exit).
  • Kathak
    • Time limited to 15 minutes (incl. preparation time).
  • Kathakali
    • Time limited to 15 minutes
  • Ottanthullal
    • Maximum time allotted– 10 minutes.
    • Setup Time – 5 minutes.
  • Chakyar Koothu
    • Maximum time allotted– 20 minutes.
    • Setup Time – 5 minutes.
  • Nangiar Koothu
    • Maximum time allotted– 20 minutes.
    • Setup Time – 5 minutes.
  • Contemporary
    • Maximum time allotted – 10 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
  • Spot Choreo 
    • 3 songs will be played.
    • Participants will be given 1 min for total preparation
    • Time – Total 3 minutes (1 min for each song)
  • Hip-Hop
    • Maximum time allotted – 5 minutes. (incl. preparation time)
  • Freestyle – Thematic
    • This will be a theme based performance. (Non theme based will be disqualified)
    • Maximum time allotted – 10 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
    • Participants can use properties, not mandatory.
  • Freestyle – Non – Thematic
    • This will be a non theme based performance. 
    • Maximum time allotted – 10 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
    • Participants can use properties, not mandatory.
  • Robot Dance
    • Maximum time allotted – 6 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
  • Indian Semi Classical Dance
    • Indian Semi Classical songs should be used.
    • Film songs are allowed. 
    • Duration – not more than 10 minutes. (incl. preparation time).

Dance – Group

  • Thiruvathira
    • The participation is restricted to a range of 6 to 10 individuals (including singers), exclusively for ladies.
    • Maximum time allotted – 10 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
    • The team has the option to utilize either pre-recorded tracks or perform live songs
    • No additional advantage will be awarded for live song performances.
  • Oppana
    • The participation is restricted to a range of 5 to 10 individuals (including singers), exclusively for ladies. 
    • Maximum time allotted – 10 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
    • The team has the option to utilize either pre-recorded tracks or perform live songs.
    • No additional advantage will be awarded for live song performances.
  • MargamKali
    • The participation is restricted to a range of 6 to 10 individuals (including singers), exclusively for ladies. 
    • Maximum time allotted – 10 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
    • The team has the option to utilize either pre-recorded tracks or perform live songs.
    • No additional advantage will be awarded for live song performances.
  • Group Dance (Sanganritham)
    • The participation is restricted to a range of 4 to 10 individuals
    • Both male and female can participate.
    • This will not be a classical dance group performance. 
    • Preferred styles are semi classical/cinematic/freestyle (any style of your choice)
    • Film songs are restricted.
    • Maximum time allotted – 10 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
  • Step and Synchro
    • Two participants will perform on opposite sides of a screen.
    • Teams will be evaluated based on synchronization and overall performance. 
    • Maximum time allotted – 7 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
  • Mirror/Reflection
    • Two participants will perform on opposite sides of a screen.
    • The performance must integrate mirror reflection techniques, wherein the dancer on one side mimics or mirrors the movements of another on the opposite side.
    • Evaluation will be based on the precision of mirror reflection
    • Maximum time allotted – 7 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
  • Vattapattu (Boys oppana)
    • The participation is restricted to a range of 5 to 10 individuals, exclusively for gents.
    • Maximum time allotted – 10 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
  • Choreo Video (Song replication)
    • Participants should recreate a film song.
    • Minimum participants – 3
    • There is no maximum limit for the number of participants
    • Maximum time allotted – 10 minutes, including preparation time.
    • Need to bring the original song video file.
  • Indian Semi-Classical Dance
    • The participation is restricted to a range of 4 to 10 individuals
    • Both male and female can participate.
    • Indian Semi Classical songs should be used.
    • Film songs are allowed. 
    • Duration – not more than 10 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
  • Freestyle – Group
    • Participants are free to choose any form of dance, and free to choose any kind of songs.
    • Properties are allowed, not mandatory.
    • Participation is restricted to 3- 12 individuals.(Including property handling)
    • Both male and female can participate.
    • Duration – not more than 12 minutes. (incl. preparation time).
    • There will be no additional points for theme based performance.

Acting – Solo

  • Mono Act
    • Performance should not exceed 5 minutes
  • Stand up
    • Performance should not exceed 5 minutes
  • Mimicry
    • Performance should not exceed 5 minutes
  • Spot dubbing
    • Participants need to bring the muted visual which is to be dubbed.
    • Maximum time allowed is 7 minutes, including set up time.
  • Kadha prasangam
    • Performance should not exceed 15 minutes
    • Instruments are allowed
  • Fancy Dress
    • The use of face-covering masks is prohibited.
    • Hazardous materials are not permitted.
    • Soundtracks are prohibited.
    • The maximum allowable time on stage, including narration, is 2 minutes. Exceeding this limit will result in disqualification.
    • Static postures are not allowed.
    • Participants will be evaluated based on the character portrayed, creativity, and presentation skills.

Acting – Group

  • Comedy Skit
    • Makeup, drapery, and live voice are permitted for the skit.
    • The voice for the comedy skit should be that of the individual performing the skit, using their own live voice.
    • Personal remarks, defamation, character assassination, etc. are strictly prohibited.
    • Only innocent satire or humor is expected in the skit.
    • There shall be 2-10 participants allowed for the skit.
    • The duration of the skit should be between 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Mime
    • There shall be 2-6 participants allowed for the skit.
    • The act or idea must be presented solely through gestures and body movements, without the use of words.
    • Maximum time allowed including set up time is 10 minutes.
  • Tableau
    • Maximum time allowed for the event is up to 1 minute.
    • Setting up time – 2 minutes
    • No restriction on the number of participants.
  • CutCopyPaste (Scene Recreation)
    • You are supposed to replicate a movie scene.
    • No restriction on the maximum number of participants.
    • Minimum participants required is 3.
    • Maximum time allowed including set up time is 7 minutes.
    • Need to bring the movie scene video to play in the background.
  • Mimics Parade
    • Minimum participants required is 3.
    • No restriction on the maximum number of participants.
    • Maximum time allowed including set up time is 7 minutes.
  • Nadakam/Drama
    • Maximum time allowed is 10 minutes and setting time is 2 minutes.
    • No restriction on the number of participants.
  • Tough Look
    • Theme based group fancy dress
    • This item will be conducted along with Rally on the inaugural day.
    • A group of 3-10 persons dressed up in a theme (like freedom fighters, supernatural stars like avengers).

Drawing

  • Pencil Drawing
    • The theme for the competition will be disclosed only 5 minutes before it begins.
    • Participants please do bring required items .
    • The allotted duration for the competition will not exceed 1 hour.
    • A4 paper will be provided to the participants.
  • Water Coloring
    • The theme for the competition will be disclosed only 5 minutes before it begins.Participants are expected to bring their own items such as pens, ink, brushes, paint, etc.
    • The allotted duration for the competition will not exceed 2 hours.
    • Contestants will be supplied with Watercolour Paper, 300 GSM, A5 size, containing 25% cotton.
  • Cartooning
    • The theme and other rules for the competition will be disclosed only 5 minutes before the competition begins.
    • Participants are required to bring their own materials such as pens, ink, brushes, paint, etc.
    • The allotted duration for the activity will not exceed 1 hour.
    • A4 paper will be provided to the contestants.
  • Oil Painting
    • The competition theme will be revealed only 5 minutes before it begins.
    • Participants are expected to bring their own supplies, including pens, ink, brushes, paint, etc.
    • The duration of the competition will not exceed 3 hours.
    • Contestants will be provided with A3 300GSM Paper for their artwork.
  • Caricature
    • The allotted duration for the activity is 30 minutes.
    • Participants are expected to bring their own supplies.
    • Contestants will be provided with A4 paper for the competition.
    • Kindly bring a buddy pair as a subject for the competition.
  • Face Painting
    • The theme for the activity will be provided
    • Time allowed 30 minutes.
    • Participants are expected to bring their own supplies.
    • Kindly bring a buddy pair for the competition.
  • Mehndi Art
    • The allocated time for the competition is 30 minutes.
    • All materials required for the competition must be brought by the participants.
    • Kindly bring a buddy pair for the competition.
  • Bottle Art
    • The allocated time for the competition is 30 minutes.
    • Need to bring all materials required for the competition.
    • Please make sure to bring plain transparent bottles.
  • Nail Art
    • The allocated time for the competition is 30 minutes.
    • Kindly bring a buddy pair for the competition.
    • All materials required for the competition must be brought by the participants.
  • Embroidery
    • Fabric will be supplied to participants.
    • Participants are required to bring their own embroidery thread, needles, etc.
    • The time duration for the activity is set to 1 hour.
  • T-Shirt Painting
    • Participants can bring their buddy pair for helping
    • Only plain white T-shirts with a minimum of ‘M’ size are allowed.
    • Participants shall bring their own materials like t-shirt, fabric or acrylic paints, glitters, brushes, mixing plate, pencil, pen, and eraser.Spray paint is restricted
    • Use of any other materials or ready-made stickers is strictly prohibited.
    •  Participants shall not be allowed to use any photographs for reference.
    • Mobile phones or any other electronic devices shall not be allowed during the competition.
    • Any sort of tracing or copying is not allowed
    • The art work should be relevant to the theme, which will be given on the spot.
    • Duration of the competition shall be of 2 hours.
    • The decision of the judges will be conclusive and binding.
    • Judgment will be based on: Creativity, Flow of Design, Visual Impact, Color Scheme, Quality of Application, Effective conveying of the theme.
    • Please bring a cardboard to pin the tshirt to, during the competition hours.

Writing

  • Story Writing (English/Hindi/Malayalam) 
    • The maximum time permitted for writing the short story is 1 hour.
    • The topic for the story will be provided on the spot.
    • Participants must strictly adhere to the specified language for the competition.
    • No reference materials are allowed during the competition.
    • Evaluation will be based on qualities such as character delineation, plot construction, theme, diction, correctness and style of language, and overall impression.
    • The short story must be original and not copied or condensed from any other writings.
  • Poem Writing (English/Hindi/Malayalam)
    • The maximum time allotted for writing the poetry is one hour.
    • The topic for the poem will be provided on the spot.
    • Participants must strictly adhere to the specified language for the competition.
    • No reference materials are allowed in the competition hall.
    • Evaluation will be based on qualities such as theme development, diction, imagery, emotion, appropriate use of language, and general impression.
    • The poem must be original and not borrowed or copied from others.
  • Essay Writing (English/Hindi/Malayalam)
    • Participants must strictly adhere to the specified language for the competition.
    • No reference materials are permitted during the competition.
    • The subjects will be provided on the spot.
    • The maximum allowed time for writing the essay is one hour.
    • Evaluation will focus on qualities such as the development of the theme, composition, tone, appropriateness of style, correctness of language, originality, and overall impression.

Design

  • Collage
    • Participants are required to bring materials for the event.
    • Chart paper will be provided.
    • Time allowed – 1 hour
  • Digital Art
    • Preferred canvas size – A3
    • Submissions should be submitted in PNG Format at 300dpi
    • Submission must include attached source files
    • All entries must be original creations and not copies of existing works.
    • Participants must ensure that their submissions do not contain offensive or inappropriate content.
    • Participants are expected to bring their own supplies.
    • The allocated time for the competition is 1 hour.
    • You are not allowed to use any kind of references, which may lead to disqualification
  • Poster Designing
    • Maximum participation is limited to 3 individuals.
    • The item will be conducted impromptu, with the topic/subject provided on the spot.
    • Sheet size is set at 15” x 22”, and will be provided.
    • All materials required for the competition must be brought by the participants.
    • The duration for the activity will not exceed 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Troll Competition – Solo

  • Topics & Rules will be provided on the spot.
  • Trolls can be made on any software.
  • The troll should not contain any personal criticism / attack.
  • The troll should be immaculate of obscenity.
  • Troll can either be in English or Malayalam.
  • Only original trolls created by the contestant are eligible for the competition.
  • No logo to be included in the trolls.
  • Trolls should be watermarked as ‘TARANG SEASON 2’.
  • Time Limit – 2 hrs.

Instruments

  • Duration: 10 minutes.
  • Setting Time: 5 minutes.
  • For various instrumental music items, participants are responsible for bringing their own instruments.
  • In Western Instruments, only western musical pieces are allowed.
  • For Stringed instruments in the Western category, the use of a ‘delay unit’ is prohibited.
  • Categories include
    • Eastern String
    • Western String
    • Keyboard
    • Wind Instrument – Eastern
    • Wind Instrument – Western
    • Percussion Western
    • Percussion Eastern

Other Items

Solo

Photography

  • The competition will take place spontaneously, based on the theme provided on the spot.
  • The time duration for the event is restricted to 6 hours.
  • Participants are permitted to use digital cameras; however, mobile phone cameras are not allowed.
  • Each participant is required to submit three photographs taken by themselves, all based on the given theme/topic.
  • Judging criteria for the photographs include content, composition, sensitivity, creativity and style.
  • Both color and/or black & white photographs are acceptable for submission and evaluation.
  • Entries must be original and not modified or edited in any manner.
  • Participants need to submit the camera along with the memory card to the Stage Manager for verification/formatting before the start of the competition.
  • For digital photographs, the format of the entries should be compatible for transfer to a computer without any issues.
  • Additional instructions, if any, will be announced at the time of the competition.

Fashion Show (Solo)

  • Total time allowed is 2 minutes.
  • The contestant is required to supply offline audio files containing background music, preferably in mp3 format.

Extempore(Malayalam)

  • The subjects will be provided on the spot.
  • 1 minute will be provided for preparation. 
  • The duration for the elocution is set at 5 minutes.

Mr. Techie

  • Survival of the fittest till the completion of all the rounds.

Miss. Techie

  • Survival of the fittest till the completion of all the rounds.

Group

Antakshari

  • Language – Malayalam.
  • A team should consist of 10-15 members.
  • Round scores will be announced only upon the completion of each round.
  • If there is a tie, a tiebreaker will be conducted among the teams that have achieved the highest scores.
  • The decision of the judges will be conclusive and binding.
  • Each company is allowed to have only one team participating.
  • For every round, it is required to have a team captain.
  • Teams with the lowest scores may face elimination after each round depending on the total teams.

Fashion Show (Group)

  • Total time allowed: 10 minutes.
  • Number of participants restricted to 4-10.
  • The contestant is required to supply offline audio files containing background music, preferably in mp3 format.

Short Film 

  • A team can consist of 12-15 members, including participants, choreographer, and coordinator (Only employees are allowed in the film)
  • Maximum video duration should not exceed 10 minutes.
  • Teams are free to choose their theme.
  • Vulgarity is strictly prohibited, and any form of obscenity will result in the disqualification of the team.
  • The usage of cigarettes, alcohol, and any unfair means is strongly prohibited.
  • The decision of the judges will be conclusive and binding.

Quiz

  • Only team entries are allowed and team shall consist of 2-3 persons
  • Limited to 2 teams per company
  • The decision of the quiz-master will be final and will not be subjected to any change
  • The participants shall not be allowed to use mobile or any other electronic instruments during the quiz time. Anyone suspected by an official will be disqualified
  • The quizzes are all in English, but you may answer in Malayalam or in English
  • A team will be given only 30 seconds to answer a question. If the team is unable to answer, the question will be passed into the next team.
  • Team will be eligible for a minus marking for wrong answers
  • There will be two rounds in the quiz competition
  • Preliminary round or elimination round
  • Final round or stage round
  • There will be two rounds in the quiz competition
    • Preliminary round or elimination round
    • Final round or stage round
  • Preliminary round: Each team will be given a question paper containing 25 questions.
    • The following rules will be applied for the preliminary round.
      • Time limit: 15 minutes.
      • Each question will carry 1 mark.
      • Only top 6 teams will be selected for final or stage rounds.
      • If a tie occurs between 2 or more teams, an additional set of 5 questions will be presented for final selection.
      • This process will persist until 6 teams are selected.

Overall Awards

  • The Champions of Tarang
  • 1st Runner-up
  • 2nd Runner-up
  • Kalaprathibha – Best Male Artist
  • Kalathilakam – Best Female Artist
  • Voice Of Tarang – Best Singer
  • Versatile Dancer – Best Dancer
  • Spirit Of Tarang – Real Spirit Of Tarang
  • Best Actor of Tarang
  • Best Writer of Tarang
  • Best Artist of Tarang
  • Excellence in Participation – Company with the maximum number of participation