🌸 Code-a-Pookkalam 2025 🌸
Welcome to the Code-a-pookalam competition hosted by TinkerHub RIT! This is a fun and creative coding competition where participants have to code their very own Pookalam (floral design) using programming skills. The challenge is conducted every year during Onam to celebrate the spirit of the festival with a technical twist
🎨 What is a Pookkalam?
A Pookalam is a traditional floral decoration made with colorful flowers, laid out in intricate patterns during the Onam festival in Kerala. In Code-a-pookalam, participants will replicate this art using code!
How to participate?
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Click on the given link and fill out the form
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Join the whatsapp group to receive updates
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Submit your final result by forking the official repo
🏆 Competition Details
- Date: September 1 - September 6
- Eligibility: Should be enrolled in any college or School in Kerala
- Mode: Online
- Submission: GitHub (Details will be shared in the Whatsapp group)
- Registration: The registration will be via the form
- Registration fees: Huh what? Never heard of that
- Prize: Cash pool of 1000 rupees
What are the rules?
- Design a Pookkalam using any programming language of your choice. You can use tools like Python (e.g., Turtle), JavaScript (e.g., P5.js, Canvas), C/C++, or any other language that supports graphical rendering.
- The Pookkalam design should be original and not copied from existing online resources.
- You may use any shapes like circles, ellipses, and other geometrical forms to create your pattern.
- The competition is open to only individual participants
- The submission will be done by forking a repository which will be given by us after the start of the competition.
Get inspired?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who all are eligible to participate in this competition?
Any person enrolled in a college can participate in this event.
Is there any registration fees?
The event is completly free.
What programming languages can I use?
You can use any language of your choice.
How will the submissions be judged?
Submissions will be judged based on the creativity and implementation.
Can I work in a team?
No only solo participation is allowed.
What is the prize for the winner?
There is a prize pool of 1000 rupees.
What is the deadline?
6th september.