Capture the joy of Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath Festival through your camera! From bamboo swings and flying kites to family tika and festive celebrations, share the beautiful moments of Nepal. Upload your photos and let the world see the beauty of our festivals!
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Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Nepal’s greatest autumn festivals through your camera lens! Join the dashain tihar chhath festival photography contest and showcase the beauty, culture, and traditions of Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath through your exceptional photography and creative vision. We are thrilled to see how your unique perspective brings these cultural celebrations to life.
From joyful family gatherings, elders giving tika and jamara, and colorful kite flying during Dashain, to glowing oil lamps, vibrant rangolis, and festive lights during Tihar, down to the serene riverbank rituals of Chhath Puja—these festivals offer countless opportunities to capture memorable photographs.
Whether you are an amateur shutterbug or a passionate photography enthusiast, this multi-festival competition invites you to share your best original photos reflecting the happiness, rich cultural heritage, and festive spirit across Nepal today.
Overview of the Festival Photography Contest 2026
Submit your favorite festival photos for a chance to win an exciting photography gift and have your creative work showcased. Capture authentic Nepali traditions, tell meaningful visual stories, and preserve the unforgettable memories of 2026. For professional advice on lighting and framing, check out the expert tutorials on Digital Photography School, and feel free to browse our Image Pasal homepage for more inspiration and past community highlights.
Celebrate the festivals. Capture Nepali culture. Share your story. Win exciting rewards!
What Catches Our Editors’ Eye
- Authentic Festival Moments: Capture genuine emotions, family reunions, blessings, and memorable moments during any entry in the dashain tihar chhath festival photography contest.
- Nepali Culture and Traditions: Showcase tika and jamara, lighting deos, worship rituals, traditional customs, and the cultural heritage of Nepal.
- Creative Photography and Composition: Use unique perspectives, creative framing, and compelling visual storytelling to make your festival photographs stand out.
- Colorful Festival Spirit: Highlight the vibrant colors, joyful celebrations, decorations, and lively atmosphere of the season.
- Image Quality and Technical Excellence: Submit sharp, high-resolution photographs with proper lighting, balanced composition, and excellent clarity.
Contest Deadline
Submission Deadline: November 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM
Submit your best dashain tihar chhath festival photography contest entries before the deadline to participate in the contest and secure your chance of winning.
Photography Contest Reward
Two lucky winners will each win a 64 GB High-Speed Camera Memory Card!
Showcase your photography skills in this dashain tihar chhath festival photography contest edition and get a useful photography accessory for storing your creative work and capturing more memorable moments.
Contest Rules & Guidelines
- Theme Compliance: All photographs must represent the spirit, traditions, culture, or celebrations of Dashain, Tihar, or Chhath Festival.
- Original Photography: Every submission must be your own original work. Photographs taken by other people are not permitted.
- No AI-Generated Images: AI-generated photographs and images created or manipulated using AI tools are not eligible.
- Image Resolution: Submit high-resolution photographs with a minimum resolution requirement of 300 DPI.
- Camera Photography Only: Photos taken with mobile phones or smartphones will not be accepted. All entries must be captured using a digital camera or DSLR.
- Accepted File Formats: Entries must be submitted in JPEG or PNG format.
- Photo Editing Guidelines: Basic adjustments to brightness, contrast, and color are allowed. Excessive alterations or manipulations may result in disqualification.
- Photo Caption: Include a short, meaningful caption describing the moment, tradition, or story behind each photograph.
- Maximum Entries: Each participant may submit up to three photographs.
- Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by November 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Late submissions will not qualify for the contest.