MAHE announces National Photography Contest 2025 celebrating monsoon's cultural tapestry

Manipal, August 8, 2025: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University, proudly presents MeghMalhar: A Tribute to Rain & Rhythm, the inaugural National Photography Contest 2025. The contest invites photographers across India to explore the multifaceted impact of monsoons through compelling visual narratives.

This year’s edition features a special category exclusively for MAHE students, “My MAHE, My Campus”, encouraging participants from all five campuses—Manipal, Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai—to capture the spirit, charm, and uniqueness of their university life and surroundings.

Organised in collaboration with the Youth Photographic Society Bengaluru (YPS) and supported by MAHE’s Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) and Manipal Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts (MISHA), the contest aims to celebrate India’s rich monsoon heritage while fostering artistic excellence and visual storytelling.

Submissions will be accepted till   August 31, 2025, with participants encouraged to portray the essence of monsoons—from dramatic landscapes and cultural celebrations to intimate human stories and the season’s influence on diverse communities.  Submit your entries using the following link:  https://mahe.ypsbengaluru.com/index.php

A curated exhibition will be held at the prestigious KK Hebbar Gallery & Art Centre at MISHA Lake campus from September 17, 2025, featuring an official opening and a prize distribution ceremony on September 17. Selected works will also be showcased in digital galleries and may be included in a commemorative catalogue. Winners will receive cash prizes, including:

• First Prize: ₹25,000
• Second Prize: ₹15,000
• Three Third Prizes: ₹10,000 each
• Five Consolation Prizes: ₹2,000 each

The shortlist will be announced on September 5, 2025, followed by the final results on September 10, 2025.

The contest is supported by prominent cultural institutions, including the National Gallery of Modern Arts, Karnataka State Lalitha Kala Academy, Photographic Society of India/Karnataka, and Photography Club of Udupi, ensuring high artistic standards and national reach.

Photographers, students, artists, and cultural enthusiasts are invited to participate in this unique celebration of India’s monsoon season. For registration and submission guidelines, visit MAHE’s official website and social media channels.