ESS 2025 – Gita Recitation Competition
Organized by Egmore Samskrit School
The ESS Gita Recitation Competition 2025 invites young learners from across India to celebrate the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. This national-level competition aims to encourage students to embrace the spiritual and linguistic beauty of Sanskrit while showcasing their recitation skills in a friendly, inspiring environment.
About the Competition
The Gita Recitation Competition will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams, ensuring that participants from any part of the country can join easily. Each participant will receive the competition link on their WhatsApp group a day before the event.
Students can participate in regular competitions and one of the open chapter contests — 3, 6, or all 18 chapters — depending on their level of preparation and confidence.
Key Guidelines
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Participants will be called in a pre-decided random order. The order will not be shared beforehand or altered.
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Please ensure your display name on Teams matches the participant’s name.
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Use a device with a camera and microphone that supports Microsoft Teams.
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Choose a quiet room with a strong internet connection for your recitation.
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Parents are requested not to assist children during recitation. Judges will guide participants with patience and understanding.
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Participants found reciting from a moving vehicle or public place will be disqualified.
Categories & Awards
This year, awards are classified into three categories:
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Stars – Outstanding performers across all sections
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Rockstars – High achievers within each standard
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Superstar – One top performer chosen from each standard’s Rockstars
(Note: The All 18 Chapters category will follow separate rules for prize selection.)
Important Dates
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Competition Dates: January 2026
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Prize Winners Announcement: Early February 2026
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Prizes must be collected in person from Chennai.
Evaluation & Conduct
Judges will evaluate based on clarity, confidence, and presentation. Most competitions last only a few minutes, though extended rounds such as the 3, 6, and 18 chapter contests may take longer with short breaks in between.
Participants must keep their camera and microphone off except when called to recite. Cameras may be turned on again at the end during the judges’ feedback session.
















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