Dear Poet,

The wait is over — Rangoli Rhymes begins today! 🌸🪔

Over the next five days, we’ll celebrate Diwali through poetry — with each day bringing a new prompt, a new spark, and a new reason to smile.

Before we begin, here are a few important rules to make sure everyone’s work is respected and fairly judged:

🌼 Contest Rules

1. ✍️ Original Work Only: No plagiarism. Your poem must be your own.
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3. 🤖 No AI Tools: Poems generated or assisted by AI will be disqualified.
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5. 📩 Submission: Poems must be submitted only through the official form — entries sent by email or WhatsApp will not be considered.
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7. ⏰ Deadline: Submit by 8:00 PM today. Late entries cannot be accepted.
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9. 🏆 Certificates: Participation certificates will be given only to those who submit a poem on all five days of the contest.

🪔 Today’s Prompt — Day 1 (October 20th)

✨ “The First Spark of Light” ✨

Write a poem (up to 20 lines) inspired by this theme.

It could be about the first diya you light, a moment of realization, hope, or the spark of something new.

Add a short 2–3 line note about what inspired your poem.

📩 Submit your poem here: https://forms.gle/hAQvbcXC5zchQ8cbA

🕗 Deadline: Today, 8:00 PM sharp

🌟 A Little Inspiration

The first spark of light often begins quietly — a thought, a memory, or a feeling that glows brighter as you write.

Let your words shimmer with that light.

I can’t wait to read your poems!

With warmth and festive wishes,

Sunita Saldhana

Writer • Poet • Creative Writing Coach

Know & Grow Learning Centre