Bhangra โ
Event Description โ
Feel the dhol beat thunder through your veins and the rush of energy as every step echoes the pride of Punjab. Bhangra isnโt just a dance, itโs joy in motion, a celebration of rhythm, tradition, and unity. Saturnalia calls upon the finest teams to take the stage and showcase their spirit, strength, and flair. With vibrant pagdis, lively moves, and unstoppable energy, this is your moment to shine, to inspire, and to keep the legacy of Bhangra alive. Bring your team, bring your passion, and let the stage roar with your performance!
Date of the Event โ
- Date: 14/11/2025
- Time: TBA
- Venue: FETE Area
- Backup Venue: OAT
Registration Process โ
Teams will have to register on the official Saturnalia registration platform before the deadline mentioned on the platform itself. The participation of the registered participants is subject to shortlisting in case of an overwhelming response (the process and requirements for shortlisting will be shared with the participants if required). In case of shortlisting, only the shortlisted participants (otherwise all the participants) will be notified of the further process and will have to follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Teams are supposed to mail the final team list (mentioning the number of members), specifying the team leader, and their contact details, along with their college name to the given POC.
- Participants will then have to fill out the required forms and make the necessary payments (for non-Thapar students).
- For the selected participants, on-the-spot registration by the group is compulsory for slotting.
- Participation in the competition is exclusively open to college students possessing valid ID cards for the current year.
Registration Fee: โน 5000 per team
Rules and Regulations โ
Eligibility โ
- Currently registered students of a college are allowed to participate.
- Cross-college teams are not allowed.
- The team will consist of boys only.
Performance Guidelines โ
- A team must have a minimum of 8 members and not more than 16 members.
- The use of inappropriate or offensive boli is prohibited.
- The dance must not include ballet scenes.
- Individual performance of dholi is not allowed. Bazigar and individual actions are not allowed.
- Teams should use props of their own choice from Sapp, Khunda, and Katto.
- The dress of Bhangra teams should be according to Punjabi folk tradition.
- Actions of performance will be in accordance with traditional forms of dhol rhythm such as bhangra, luddi, dhamal, mirza, fummnian, dankra, chaalaโn, etc.
- Duration of the dance is 8โ12 minutes. Time will be counted from the raising of the curtain or from the first beat of the drum (where provisions of curtain do not exist).
- Both live dhol or recorded tracks are allowed. The dholki player should come along with the team.
- Teams are responsible for providing their music through pen drives, which must be submitted to the organizers at least 12 hours before the event begins.
Judging Criteria โ
- Energy and Enthusiasm
- Costumes and Presentation
- Rhythm and Timing
- Expression and Emotion
- Audience Engagement
- Choreography
Results โ
A panel of judges will declare the results soon after the competition ends.
Point of Contact โ
Awanti : +91 8294067911 Ashumika : +91 96179 39701 Kanishka : +91 95998 67459
Awards and Prizes โ
*Prizes worth 50K
Terms and Conditions โ
- By entering this competition, you agree to be bound by the rules mentioned above.
- The results given by the judges will be final, and only the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology reserves the right to make changes to the result if needed, under extreme circumstances, and disqualify any entry at any time if it is determined that the entrant has not complied with these rules or has acted in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.
- TIET reserves the right to disqualify any team promoting obscenity through their act.
- TIET reserves the right to cancel the competition in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- TIET reserves the right to change the prize money before the commencement of the final round.
- In the case of any dispute, the organizerโs decision will be final and binding.
- The organizers are not responsible for the non-completion or non-occurrence of the event.
- Date and Time are subject to change
- The organizers have the right to cancel, reschedule, postpone, or amend the show.
- Date and Time are subject to change
- Any equipment provided by TIET or any of its associates must not be damaged in any way; if damaged, it must be compensated for by the liable participant/team.
- In any dispute, the organizerโs decisions are final and binding on the applicant.
- The number of entries determines the deadlines.
- Property brought by the participant is their own responsibility and not TIET or any of its associates' liability under any circumstances.
- Prizes will be awarded subject to adequate participation. The organizing committee reserves the right to modify or withdraw prizes if participation is below the expected threshold.
- The decisions of the jury/judges are final.