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Kala-O-Camera 2026 – State-Level Photography Competition – Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi

Kala-O-Camera Photography Competition 2026

📷 KALA-O-CAMERA 2026 – STATE-LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi – Under Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department, Govt. of Odisha

Competition Kala-O-Camera 2026

Organiser Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi

Last Date 31st August 2026 (5:00 PM)

Portal culture.odisha.gov.in

Total Themes

Built Heritage · Intangible Heritage · Dying Art Forms

First Prize

₹25,000

+ Plaque + Merit Certificate

Submission Deadline

31st Aug 2026

5:00 PM

Competition Themes

Theme I – Built Heritage of Odisha

Ancient monuments, temples, forts, historic buildings, heritage water structures (tanks and stepwells), archaeological sites, and other structures of historical, architectural or cultural significance.

Theme II – Intangible Heritage of Odisha

Festivals and rituals, folk and classical performing arts, oral traditions, traditional crafts, cultural practices, traditional occupations, and other forms of living heritage.

Theme III – Dying Art Forms of Odisha

Endangered art forms and traditions gradually disappearing – vulnerable performing arts, traditional crafts facing extinction, indigenous artistic practices requiring urgent documentation and preservation.

Awards & Recognition

🥇 First Prize

₹25,000

Plaque + Merit Certificate

🥈 Second Prize

₹15,000

Plaque + Merit Certificate

🥉 Third Prize

₹10,000

Plaque + Merit Certificate

🎖️ Commendation Awards (7)

₹3,000 each

Citation Certificate

All shortlisted photographers receive a Certificate of Exhibition. All valid participants receive a Certificate of Participation. Cash awards subject to TDS under Income-tax Act, 1961.

Key Guidelines

Eligibility: Open to all Indian citizens. Photographs must depict heritage located within Odisha. Participants below 18 years need parent/guardian consent. Employees of Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi, Selection Committee members and their families are not eligible.
Submission: Only through online portal at culture.odisha.gov.in. Each participant may submit a maximum of 3 photographs in total under one or more themes.
Technical Specifications:
– Format: JPEG or TIFF
– Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI
– Size: Long edge not less than 3000 pixels
– Colour Space: RGB or Adobe RGB
– Editing: Only basic exposure, colour balance and cropping permitted. AI-generated images, composites, digital manipulation, overlays, borders and watermarks are NOT permitted.
Mandatory Information: Category (Theme I/II/III), Title, Date of Capture, Place/Location, Brief Description (≤50 words), Name, Address, Mobile, Email.
Judging Criteria: Relevance to Theme (25), Creativity (20), Technical Quality (20), Composition (15), Documentation Value (20) – Total 100 marks.
Ethical Clauses: No damage to monuments, wildlife or cultural practices. Obtain statutory permissions for protected locations and drone photography.
Copyright: Copyright remains with photographer. However, Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi gets a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free right to print, publish, exhibit, archive and use shortlisted photographs for non-commercial purposes with due acknowledgement.
Deadline: 5:00 PM on 31st August, 2026. Entries received thereafter shall not be considered.
Contact: Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi – odishalka1962@gmail.com

Annexure – Dying Art Forms of Odisha (72 Forms)

The following art forms are recognised as dying art forms by Sangeet Natak Akademi. Participants may also submit justification for art forms not listed.

1. Ghanta Patua

2. Radha Prema Leela

3. Bonabadi (Kalahandi)

4. Jhumar

5. Mughal Tamasha

6. Osa Kothi

7. Sabda Swarapata

8. Kathi Kandhei Rintya

9. Kendara Geeta

10. Dhuduki (Ghuduki)

11. Bandhi Rintya

12. Ravanachhaya

13. Chaiti Ghoda

14. Dasakathia

15. Chadheia

16. Raso

17. Dhana Koila

18. Manisha Bagha

19. Sakhi Nata

20. Khanjani

21. Geeta Kudia

22. Bharata Leela

23. Ghatta Kalasa

24. Janu Ghanta

25. Bhuta Keli

26. Krishna Leela

27. Baunsha Rani

28. Sahi Jata

29. Morokeia

30. Suta Kandhei Rintya

31. Dhumpa Sangeeta

32. Naga Rintya

33. Sakhi Kandhei

34. Parabha

35. Kela Keluni

36. Krishnaguru

37. Dhapo

38. Samprada

39. Patara Saura

40. Rama Leela

41. Giti Natya

42. Ektara Bhajan

43. Jodi Shankha Badana

44. Ranapa Rintya

45. Pashumukha Rintya

46. Gahana

47. Loria Rintya

48. Dula Biha

49. Changu Rintya

50. Dhola Mahuri

51. Desia Nata

52. Medha Rintya

53. Jaga Akhada Sangeeta

54. Lanka Podi

55. Harikatha

56. Shola Suanga

57. Patua Nacha

58. Karama

59. Kalinga Rintya

60. Singha Baja

61. Paika Akhada

62. Prahlada Nataka

63. Sanchara

64. Dalkhai

65. Rasara Keli

66. Chakulia Panda

67. Maila Jada

68. Chutoki Chuta

69. Mahari Rintya

70. Gotipua Rintya

71. Tamudia Krishna

72. Chhau Rintya

Important Points to Note

Online Submission Only: All entries must be submitted through the online portal at culture.odisha.gov.in. No offline submissions.
Max 3 Photos: Each participant can submit a maximum of 3 photographs in total across all themes.
Original Work: Photographs must be the original work of the participant. AI-generated images are strictly prohibited.
EXIF Verification: The Selection Committee may require the original RAW/JPEG image with EXIF metadata for authenticity verification.
Permissions: Participants must obtain all statutory permissions for photography at protected/restricted locations.
Drone Photography: Only permitted after obtaining requisite statutory permissions.
Selection Committee Decision: The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final and binding in all matters.
Exhibition: Shortlisted photographs shall be exhibited by Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi on a date to be notified separately.
Certificate of Participation: All participants submitting valid entries will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Contact: For clarifications, email odishalka1962@gmail.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kala-O-Camera 2026?

It is a State-Level Photography Competition organised by Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi under the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department, Government of Odisha, to document and promote the rich tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Odisha.

Who is eligible to participate?

The competition is open to all Indian citizens. However, photographs must depict heritage located within the State of Odisha. Participants below 18 years need parent/guardian consent.

What are the competition themes?

There are three themes: Theme I – Built Heritage of Odisha (monuments, temples, forts, historic buildings), Theme II – Intangible Heritage of Odisha (festivals, performing arts, crafts, traditions), and Theme III – Dying Art Forms of Odisha (endangered art forms and traditions).

How many photographs can I submit?

Each participant may submit a maximum of three (3) photographs in total under one or more competition themes.

What is the last date for submission?

The completed Online Application Form together with the uploaded photograph(s) must be submitted through the designated online portal on or before 5:00 PM on 31st August, 2026.

What are the technical specifications for photographs?

Format: JPEG or TIFF. Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI. Size: Long edge not less than 3000 pixels. Colour Space: RGB or Adobe RGB. Editing: Only basic exposure, colour balance and cropping permitted. AI-generated images, composites, digital manipulation, overlays, borders and watermarks are not permitted.

What are the prizes?

First Prize: ₹25,000 + Plaque + Merit Certificate. Second Prize: ₹15,000 + Plaque + Merit Certificate. Third Prize: ₹10,000 + Plaque + Merit Certificate. Seven Commendation Awards: ₹3,000 each + Citation Certificate.

Will all participants receive certificates?

Yes. All shortlisted photographers whose works are selected for exhibition shall receive a Certificate of Exhibition. All other participants submitting valid entries shall receive a Certificate of Participation.

Who holds the copyright of the submitted photographs?

Copyright of the photographs shall remain vested with the respective photographers. However, Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi shall have a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free right to print, publish, exhibit, archive and use the shortlisted photographs for non-commercial purposes with due acknowledgement.

Where can I find more information or contact for queries?

For any clarification, participants may contact Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi at odishalka1962@gmail.com. The submission portal is available at culture.odisha.gov.in.