Deepavali Vedukalu 2025 - Participation Guidelines

We are excited to welcome a vibrant lineup of cultural programs for Deepavali Vedukalu 2025! To ensure a smooth and engaging experience for all, please read through the following guidelines carefully before registering your performance:

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Registration Deadline: Oct 30 2025

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General Participation Rules

• Dance performances may feature songs in multiple languages; however, each performance must include at least one Telugu song to reflect the spirit of our cultural celebration.

• Group performances must have a minimum of four (4) participants (No max limit)

• Each participant is allowed to take part in only one performance to encourage wider participation and fair scheduling.

• There is no limit on the number of performances a choreographer may choreograph. 

• To ensure adherence to the event timeline, all performance slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The order of performances on the day of the event will be scheduled at the organizers’ discretion to ensure a balanced and seamless program flow.

• Maximum of three (3) skits are allowed. Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Performance Time Limits

• Performances must not exceed the time limit allotted for each category

  • Group Dance / Solo Dance / Instrumental / Acapella: 5 to 7 minutes (must not exceed 7 minutes)

  • Musical: Limited to ten (10) minutes 

  • Skits:  Fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes (including setup and teardown; must not exceed 20 minutes)

Performance Requirements

• All skits involving dialogue must use pre-recorded audio. Live dialogue delivery will not be permitted.

• Choreographers are encouraged to creatively introduce their teams before their performance (via audio, video, or live voice-over). If preferred, the emcees can handle introductions upon request.