Winning Essays of Bal-Mukund Chhote Philosopher Contest-2013

GROUP 1 [Age 5 to 7]

Topics [Max 500 words]:

1. Krishna as a cowherd boy.
2. Your favorite festival of India

WINNERS

FIRST PRIZE:

Suma Dendi- Rocky Hill, CT

Click to read his winning essay- Krishna as cowherd boy

SECOND PRIZE

Ria Trivedi-Cary, NC

Click to read her winning essay- Krishna

THIRD PRIZE

Manogna Tatpudi- Plymouth, MN

Click to read his winning essay-  My favorite festival

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GROUP 2 [Age 8 to 11]

Topics [Max 800 words]: 

1. Krishna and Sudama-a true friendship.
2. An Indian Saint's contribution(s) to the society.

WINNERS

FIRST PRIZE:

Ria Puri- Newbury Park, CA

Click to read her winning essay-An Indian saint's contribution(s) to the society

SECOND PRIZE:

Camila Torok: Vanderbilt, PA

Click to read his winning essay-Krishna's relationship and friendship with Sudama

THIRD PRIZE:

Akshat Sinha-Arilngton Heights, IL

Click to read his winning essay- Krishna and Sudama

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GROUP 3 [Age 12 to 15]

Topics [Max 1200 words]:

1. What does Rama's attitude towards friends signify?
2. What does it mean to be a Hindu?

WINNERS

FIRST PRIZE:

Shreeya Sati Singh- Raleigh, NC

Click to read her winning essay- What does it mean to be a Hindu?

SECOND PRIZE:

Vaishnav Puri- Newbury Park, CA

Click to read her winning essay- What does it means to be Hindu?

THIRD PRIZE:

Tannavee Kumar- Fremont, CA

Click to read his winning essay-The Essence of being Hindu

CONGRATULATIONS !! to all the winner

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