A Joy of Culture and Creativity

Sanskriti unites kids from around the globe, year after year, in a playful and innovative way to celebrate Indian culture. The Global Drawing Competition is more than an art competition. It's an activity that makes kids realize where they belong, spread their imagination, and be proud of where they belong.

As we are gearing up to release the Sanskriti Calendar 2026 on 14th October, 2025, we are thrilled with the enthusiasm from continent to continent, from Hong Kong to Singapore, from Dubai to Vancouver, and from Seattle to India. The launch is not only an end to a contest but also an extension of a tradition where the world's young artists unite through the strength of a story and the pride of a culture.

The Global Drawing Competition: Where Learning Meets Expression

We at Sanskriti always wanted Hindi learning to be about more than words; it is about culture. That is why we craft experiences beyond textbooks. The Global Drawing Competition presents our learners with an opportunity to show what they understand of India's heritage in visual form, through art, storytelling, and identity.

Competition this year had gorgeous submissions from children everywhere in the world, all interpreting the theme in some special way. Children read through books, debated ideas in class, and taught teachers and classmates before a pencil ever touched paper. It wasn't about winning; it was about learning and belonging.

Last Year's Theme: Animals Native to India

In 2024, the theme ‘Animals Native to India’ challenged students to find the amazing diversity of India. Tigers and peacocks, elephants and more leaped off the page in color and fantasy. Every drawing expressed fascination, compassion, and amazement at the world they lived in.

That year’s calendar became a reminder of how art can teach children to care for their environment and appreciate the beauty of their homeland. It also reminded parents of the ways in which creative learning supplements the growth children achieve through online Hindi classes to enable them to relate more with their heritage.

This Year’s Theme: Book Characters of India

In 2025, the competition theme 'Book Characters of India' raised the bar for storytelling. Children explored the pages of Indian books, comics, and folklore to find characters they connected with. From the ageless heroes of legend to the pet characters of contemporary tales, every piece of art was a tale unto itself.

Students studied, debated, and drew characters embodying courage, kindness, and imagination. Doing so, they didn't merely study stories; they lived them.

12 artworks were selected out of more than 65 entries to embody each of the Sanskriti Calendar 2026 months, and four special mentions deserve special note. They all bear a unique approach towards Indian storytelling, ranging from bright colors to symbolic meaning.

The Calendar That Tells Stories

The Sanskriti Calendar 2026 is more than a picture. It’s a year-long journey through the imagination of young artists. It showcases a new tale, a visual reminder of how art and language and culture can meet so stunningly.

Printed copies of the calendar will soon be shared with families, supporters, and students. For many, it's a keepsake, something to look back on and see how much imagination and confidence their children have gained.

The calendar, like our Hindi courses online, represents growth, not only academic but also emotional and cultural. It demonstrates how learning can be very personal, even online.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Supporters

We would not have done so but for the generosity of the Kishanchand Chellaram Foundation. Their confidence in children's imagination made this dream a reality. With their help, Sanskriti continues to bring art, learning, and heritage together, helping every child express who they are with pride.

Looking Ahead to the Launch

As we count down to calendar reveal day on October 14, our team is full of thanks and excitement. The artwork, the stories, and the experiences surrounding this event are why we began to assist children in gaining confidence in themselves, regardless of where they reside.

Each drawing is a bridge between cultures, a symbol of creativity that travels beyond borders. And as parents and students flip through the pages of the Sanskriti Calendar 2026, we hope they see stories that connect us all, rather than just drawings.

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