Celebrating Talent, Creativity & Community Spirit
At Maharashtra Mandal Cambridgeshire (MMC), competitions are at the heart of our festivals — a chance for our community members, young and old, to showcase their talents, connect with Maharashtrian culture, and celebrate together. From art and photography to sports and performance, there’s something for everyone throughout the year.
Browse our ongoing and past competitions below, and stay tuned for upcoming contests announced ahead of each festival!
📸 Ganeshutsav Drawing Contest
Celebrate the spirit of Ganeshutsav by sharing your favourite drawing of Ganpati! Upload drawing photos of your Ganpati decorations, celebrations, or family traditions and stand a chance to win exciting prizes. Entries are reviewed and published for community voting — so gather your friends and family to support your entry!
🎨 Rangoli Competition
A vibrant showcase of colour and creativity! Participants design intricate rangoli patterns for festivals like Diwali and Ganeshutsav, competing across age categories. Judged on creativity, symmetry, and use of traditional themes.
🎤 Singing & Antakshari Competition
Calling all singers! Whether it’s classical, Bollywood, or Marathi bhavgeet, this competition celebrates musical talent within our community. Solo and group categories available.
💃 Dance Competition
From traditional Lavani to modern fusion, our dance competitions bring high energy and cultural pride to the stage during Navratri and other festival celebrations.
🗣️ Elocution & Storytelling Competition
Designed especially for our younger members, this competition encourages children to explore Marathi language and culture through speech, storytelling, and recitation.
🍲 Culinary Competition
Share your favourite Maharashtrian recipes! From modaks to puran poli, this competition celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Maharashtra, with entries judged on taste, presentation, and authenticity.
👗 Kids’ Fancy Dress Competition
A favourite among our little ones — children dress up as their favourite mythological, historical, or cultural characters and walk the stage for a fun-filled celebration.
🧠 Cultural Quiz Competition
Test your knowledge of Maharashtrian history, culture, festivals, and traditions in this fun, family-friendly quiz competition held during major events.
🏸 Sports Competitions
Stay active and connect with the community through friendly sporting competition! MMC organises indoor and outdoor sports tournaments throughout the year, open to members of all ages and skill levels — a great way to bond, compete, and celebrate together outside of festival season.
- Badminton — Singles and doubles tournaments for both adults and juniors.
- Carrom — Individual and pairs matches, popular with players of all ages.
- Table Tennis — Fast-paced fun for beginners and seasoned players alike.
- Cricket (Box/Tennis-ball) — Team tournaments bringing out the community’s competitive spirit.
- Chess — A test of strategy and patience for all age groups.
- Kids’ Fun Games — Sack race, tug-of-war, and other games for younger members.
(Sports offered may vary by season — check our Events page for the current schedule.)
How to Participate
- Check our Events page or social media for upcoming competition announcements.
- Register using the online form for the relevant competition.
- Follow submission guidelines (photo/video/written entries, or tournament rules as applicable).
- Winners are announced at the event or via email/website.
For any questions, reach out to us at contact@mmcambridgeshire.org.uk or follow us on social media for latest updates.