SAHITYA 2026 — Creative Competitions
Carefully Curated Events with Clear Judging Criteria
SAHITYA 2026 hosts carefully curated events designed to celebrate diverse forms of literary and creative expression. Each competition features transparent judging criteria with clearly defined weightages, ensuring fairness and encouraging excellence across all disciplines.
Past Moments
Creative expressions from previous editions
Creative Expressions
Moments of literary celebration
Cultural Events
Festival Vibes
Intellectual Discourse
Artistic Vision
Celebrating creativity, imagination, and literary excellence
Currently Visible Online Events
6 events available for online participation
Story Board
Online Event
₹150
per entry
Theme
Visually narrating a moment where individual conscience meets public life
Format
Illustrated frames/panels in PDF (max 10 pages, A4 size)
Guidelines
- Create a sequence of illustrated frames or panels
- Can work in graphic novel, storyboard, or illustrated poem style
- Text in English, Tamil, or bilingual
- Submit as single PDF
Judging Criteria
Submission Guidelines
Upload PDF via registration link with format "STORYBOARD_YourName_College"
Filmscape
Online Event
₹250
per entry
Theme
Short films on stories that reimagine citizenship, neighbourhoods, or everyday solidarities
Format
Short film 3-8 minutes with English subtitles
Guidelines
- Duration between 3-8 minutes
- Dialogue in any Indian language with English subtitles
- Use original or royalty-free music/visuals
- Submit private video link (YouTube/Vimeo) with 150-word note
Judging Criteria
Submission Guidelines
Share unlisted video link and concept note via registration form; link must remain active until results
Reel It
Online Event
₹100
per entry
Theme
Creative vertical video reels that adapt a line, stanza, or scene from literature to today's platforms
Format
30-60 second vertical video
Guidelines
- Duration: 30-60 seconds, vertical format
- Base on recognisable literary line or character with credit
- Avoid hate speech, explicit content, or partisan messaging
- Audio must be original or copyright-cleared
Judging Criteria
Submission Guidelines
Upload on Instagram or YouTube Shorts and share public link
Anime
Online Event
₹150
per entry
Theme
Original character or scene inspired by anime aesthetics but rooted in Indian contexts and concerns
Format
Original illustration or character sheet (JPEG/PNG, max 10 MB)
Guidelines
- Create original character/scene (no fan art)
- Digital or traditional media allowed
- Include 80-100 word description
- High-resolution submission
Judging Criteria
Submission Guidelines
Upload artwork and description via portal, filename format: "ANIME_YourName_College"
Manga
Online Event
₹150
per entry
Theme
Short manga-style sequences that weave local stories, campus life, or civic questions
Format
2-6 manga-style pages as PDF
Guidelines
- 2-6 self-contained manga pages
- English or Tamil lettering
- Black-and-white or limited palette
- Compiled as single PDF (A4 or B5)
Judging Criteria
Submission Guidelines
Upload compiled PDF, filename format: "MANGA_YourName_College"
Photography
Online Event
₹150
per entry
Theme
Frames that capture reading spaces, public text, or moments of quiet reflection in the city
Format
1-3 original photographs (JPEG, min 2000px longer side)
Guidelines
- 1-3 original photographs
- Minimal colour correction allowed
- No AI-generated or composite imagery
- Include 50-80 word caption
- High resolution required
Judging Criteria
Submission Guidelines
Upload images with captions, filename format: "PHOTO_YourName_College_01"
Exciting Prizes & Recognition Await
Winners will be recognized at the main SAHITYA 2026 festival. Join us and showcase your creative talent!
Register Today