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The Kalkura Foundation will hold the annual Krishna Vesha competition on Krishna Janmastami on the Kadri Manjunatha temple premises here on August 23.

Speaking to reporters here on Tuesday, chairman of the foundation Pradeep Kumar Kalkura said that the competition has been classified into 30 different fields and it will be held on nine stages in the temple venue from noon. Around 3,000 children from different age groups would take part, he said.

The competition will be held on stages at Mahaganapati temple, Abhisheka Mandir, Kadri Kere Ashwathkatte, Krishna Janmamahotsava Samiti Vedike, first floor of Abhisheka Mandir, Kalyana Mantapa and Manjushree. Mr. Kalkura said that drawing, song and rangoli competitions related to Lord Krishna will be held at Sharada Vidyalaya. All participants will receive gifts that include a small panchaloha idol of Lord Krishna, a book of Lord Krishna and photograph of Kadri Manjunatha.

The competition was being held for the last 35 years. Apart from bringing out the talent of children, the competition helps keep alive the cultural and tradition practices of the region, Mr. Kalkura said.