Create your participant account and confirm your chosen category. Provide your details as a designer, brand, artisan or student.
Registration is free you only pay the submission fee when you are ready to submit.
Prepare your entry materials including high-resolution images (JPEG/PNG, minimum 2000px on the long side), a design statement describing the piece’s sacred intent and supporting technical documentation. Review the submission guidelines carefully before preparing your files.
Complete the online submission form. Upload your images, fill in all required fields, pay the submission fee and confirm your declaration. You will receive a confirmation email with your entry reference number.
Your entry is reviewed through the DDA jury process, beginning with preliminary screening for eligibility, compliance and concept review, followed by final jury evaluation for design, execution and relevance. View the evaluation criteria.
Shortlisted and winning entries are announced at the Deities Design Awards Ceremony 2026. Winners receive their trophy, citation and access to a dedicated winners’ gallery platform with year-round visibility.
All entries must meet the following requirements to be considered for evaluation.
Submissions that do not comply with these guidelines may be disqualified without refund.
Entry fees are structured around the Deities Categories. All fees are inclusive of GST.
| Deities Categories | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Fee | INR ₹2,500 (incl. GST) / USD $29 | Participants are eligible to submit up to 2 categories, Category 1 Radharani or Gopinath. One entry in any of the other Deity categories, in accordance with the competition guidelines. |
| Special Category | INR ₹9,000 (incl. GST) / USD $99 | Create 1 exclusive piece for any one deity |
Part of the participation proceeds will be donated to ISKCON Chowpatty.
Fees are non-refundable unless mutually agreed upon.