As part of the Periyar 148 birthday celebration, we invite you to showcase your artistic talent by drawing or painting a picture or cartoon that reflects themes of Social Justice, Equality, Women Empowerment, Humanism, and Futuristic Scientific Inventions. We encourage participants of all ages to express their creativity and bring these important concepts to life through their art. We can’t wait to see the incredible works of our little Picassos!

Event Details:

• 📅 Date: Submissions open now; winning entries celebrated at the Periyar 148 Birthday Celebration on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
• 📍 Where: Submit your artwork in the submission portal (You will receive a link for submission portal after registration).
• 👥 Who can participate: Open to all ages.
• 📝 How to join: Register using the button below.

General Rules:

• Language: Participants can create their artwork with titles in either Tamil or English.
• Eligibility: Open to all; participants are encouraged to express their creativity.
• Recognition: Special prize drawings will be featured in the Periyar Pinju magazine.

Specific Rules:

• Theme: Create a drawing or cartoon that embodies Dravidian ideology, focusing on Science, Rationalism, and Humanism.
• Title: Decorate your artwork with a Periyar quote. A list of Periyar quotes will be sent to your confirmation email.
• Originality Guidelines: Participants are encouraged to create their own original drawings. Parents can offer guidance, but the artwork should be done by the child to ensure fairness.