Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Oct 1: The results of the ‘Daijiworld Udupi - Muddu Krishna Photo Contest 2026’, organized by Daijiworld Udupi and Kishoo Enterprises on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, have been announced.

The contest celebrated the festive spirit of Sri Krishna Janmashtami by showcasing adorable photographs of young children in Krishna-themed attire. Following the evaluation of the entries, Shriyan G Shetty from Mangaluru was adjudged the first prize winner.

First Prize - Shriyan G Shetty, Mangaluru

Second Prize - Dhaksh S, Nandavara, Mangaluru

Third Prize - Dakshya R P, Mangaluru

Consolation Prize - Granth K Gatti, Thokkottu, Mangaluru

Consolation Prize - Parthavi S Kulal, Sanoor, Karkala, Udupi

Consolation Prize - Lavish S Shetty, Hebri, Udupi

Consolation Prize - Monishka D Amin, Mangaluru

Consolation Prize - Vihanvi G Shetty, Kunthoor, Mangaluru

Judges Choice - Dhwani Mallaya, Karkala, Udupi

Judges Choice - Hanshith Poojary, Hejamadi, Udupi

Judges Choice - Devansh Pai, Katapady, Udupi

Judges Choice - Ghanishka A Krishana, Raja Pete, Mandya

Judges Choice - Krishiv R Rai, Sullia, Dakshina Kannada

Dhaksh S from Nandavara, Mangaluru, secured the second prize, while Dakshya R P from Mangaluru won the third prize.

The contest received a tremendous response from the audience with over 650 entries, making it a tough competition for the judges to choose the ultimate winners.

Consolation prizes were awarded to Granth K Gatti from Thokkottu, Mangaluru; Parthavi S Kulal from Sanoor, Karkala; Lavish S Shetty from Hebri; Monishka D Amin from Mangaluru; and Vihanvi G Shetty from Kunthoor, Mangaluru.

The judges’ choice awards went to Dhwani Mallaya from Karkala, Hanshith Poojary from Hejamadi, Devansh Pai from Katapady, Ghanishka A from Raja Pete, Mandya, and Krishiv R from Sullia.

The first, second, and third place winners will be awarded Rs 5,000, Rs 3,000, and Rs 2,000 respectively, along with a trophy and a certificate. Consolation prize winners will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 1,000 each, along with a trophy and a certificate.

The final round was judged by ace photographer Sujatha Andrade and photojournalist Surabhi Rathan. Sharing her experience on the judges' panel, Sujatha Andrade said, “Children are compared to God. Thousands of photos of these little Krishnas had appeared for the competition. It was very difficult to choose among the thousands for the final results. There were photos that were even AI-generated. A few even had watermarks, which we rejected because they violated the contest rules. Judging the cuteness of the children was very difficult. Based on the concept, costume, makeup, and expression of the children, we have chosen the winners.”

Results:

First prize: Shriyan G Shetty, Mangaluru

Second prize: Dhaksh S, Nandavara, Mangaluru

Third prize: Dakshya R P, Mangaluru

Consolation prizes:

1. Granth K Gatti, Thokkottu, Mangaluru

2. Parthavi S Kulal, Sanoor, Karkala, Udupi

3. Lavish S Shetty, Hebri, Udupi

4. Monishka D Amin, Mangaluru

5. Vihanvi G Shetty, Kunthoor, Mangaluru

Judges’ choice awards:

1. Dhwani Mallaya, Karkala, Udupi

2. Hanshith Poojary, Hejamadi, Udupi

3. Devansh Pai, Katapady, Udupi

4. Ghanishka A Krishana, Raja Pete, Mandya

5. Krishiv R Rai, Sullia, Dakshina Kannada