8th International Mandala Art Challenge

Heartfelt Mandala: Emotions That Flow From The Heart

About Event:

Neha Creations is pleased to announce the commencement of the 8th International Mandala Art Challenge, Heartfelt Mandala: Emotions That Flow From The Heart. Participants are invited to create new or can submit their original old mandala artworks and share their creativity with a global audience.

Participation in this challenge is entirely FREE OF COST, and each participant may submit up to five entries for consideration. All submissions will be evaluated and the winner will be selected based on artistic merit, originality, and overall presentation.

We look forward to receiving your inspiring creations and to celebrating the art of mandalas together through this international platform.

Event Theme:

Theme 1: The 7 Chakra Mandala 

Embark on a vibrant, meditative journey through the seven chakras with the Seven Chakra Mandala theme. This concept invites participants to explore the subtle energy centers of the body using symbolic patterns, harmonious symmetry, and intentional color choices. Each chakra, from root to crown, can be represented through distinct hues and motifs that reflect grounding, creativity, power, love, communication, intuition, and spiritual connection.

Through this theme, artists are encouraged to translate inner balance and healing into visual form, allowing their mandalas to become a tool for reflection, alignment, and mindfulness. The use of a full chakra color palette creates a visually striking composition while also conveying deeper emotional and spiritual meanings. By integrating traditional chakra symbolism with personal artistic style, participants can create mandalas that are both aesthetically captivating and energetically meaningful.

This theme is ideal for artists who wish to combine spirituality with creativity and present artwork that resonates with holistic well-being. It offers freedom to experiment with geometry, layers, and detailing, while staying rooted in the concept of energetic harmony. The Seven Chakra Mandala thus becomes more than a design—it becomes a colorful journey of self-awareness, inner peace, and transformation.

Theme 2: Indian Folk Art Mandala

Indian Folk Art Mandala combines rich cultural heritage with the intricate geometric beauty of mandalas, creating a unique artistic expression that celebrates tradition and harmony. Rooted in various regional folk arts of India, such as Madhubani, Warli, and Rajasthani styles, this theme blends vibrant colors, symbolic motifs, and balanced patterns that reflect the rhythm of rural life and spiritual beliefs.

These mandalas often feature repetitive designs inspired by nature, mythology, and everyday life, forming a meditative visual language that connects the artist and viewer to Indian culture’s deep symbolism. The fusion of folk art’s storytelling and mandala’s spiritual geometry offers an engaging way to explore cultural diversity, artistic craftsmanship, and the timeless beauty of Indian traditions, inspiring participants to create memorable, culturally rich artworks.

Theme 3: Elements of Life

The Elements of Life theme celebrates the fundamental forces that sustain and shape our existence—earth, water, fire, air, and space. Each element represents a unique energy and symbolism: earth grounds us with stability and nurturing; water flows, cleansing and adapting; fire ignites passion and transformation; air moves freely, symbolizing intellect and breath; and space unites all, representing infinite potential and connection.

In mandala art, these elements are illustrated through harmonious geometric patterns and motifs that reflect nature’s balance and life’s cyclical rhythms. They invite artists to explore the dynamic interplay of natural forces within themselves and the universe. By visually embodying these elements, participants create mandalas that symbolize growth, change, energy, freedom, and spiritual unity. This theme offers a vibrant canvas for expressing the profound interconnectedness of life and the cosmos through sacred geometry and creative meditation.

Participation Fee: 

Free Of Cost

Categories:

1. Pen Mandala
2. Dot Mandala

Age Limit:

No Age Limit, Anyone can participate

Number of Entries per Participant:

Each participant is allowed to submit up to five entries in the competition. This provides multiple opportunities to showcase your creativity and artistic skill while adhering to the competition guidelines. Take advantage of this limit to present a diverse range of mandala designs and maximize your chances of recognition. Ensure each submission reflects your best work and fits the theme of the challenge.

 

Competition Flow:

1. Entries Open: 1st Dec 2025 - 15th Dec 2025

Submit your Mandala Artwork - Pen or Dot Style 

2. Shortlisting Phase: Top 6 Pen Mandalas and 6 Dot Mandala will be selected by our Internal Team

3. Podcast Feature: 15th Dec 2025 - 30th Dec 2025 

Finalist  will join an exclusive  artist panel podcast to share their journey and creative process.

4. Winner Announcement: 10th January 2026

 

How to Participate:

Please submit this Google Form to submit your artwork: https://forms.gle/okf5UKC1imT973Mv7

And you are done!

What you will Get:

Winner Will Get:

•  "Winners Certificate" from Neha Creation
  
•  Voucher of 500 Rs. applicable on Neha Creation Mandala Course
• 1000 Rs gift voucher from Hum & Strum Music School, Kadugodi
•  Flat 20% discount on Mandala product and Mandala supplies on one time purchase
•  Flat 50% discount in 1st month fee of Coding classes services 
• Promotion of each entry along with their social media profile on the official Neha Creation Page
• Promotion of entries in various International Facebook Groups.

Every participant will receive:

• "Participation Certificate" from Neha Creation
• Flat 10% discount on Mandala product and Mandala supplies on one time purchase
  
• Promotion of each entry along with their social media profile on the official Neha Creation Page
• Promotion of entries in various International Facebook Groups.

About Team Coordinators:

Presenting our esteemed collaborators of this event- Individuals and organizations who bring invaluable experience and artistry to this initiative. 

1. Bhakti Shah, Bangalore, India

Bhakti Shah:

Bhakti Shah, Bengaluru 
@ArtsyMandala_Studio
Hi, I’m an artist and entrepreneur with a deep passion for both music and Mandala art. 🎶🎨
I’ve been creating Mandala art for over 5 years, exploring both hand-drawn and digital styles that reflect mindfulness, balance, and creativity. Alongside my art journey, I also run a music school, where we focus on nurturing talent and helping students discover the joy of learning through rhythm and melody.
Every piece I create reflects a part of my inner calm and my love for patterns, balance, and colors. ✨🌀

 

2. Valeri Shah, Mumbai, India

Valeri Shah, Mumbai 
instagram ID:- @valeri__shah
My name is Valeri Shah, and I’m a mandala and floral artist. Apart from that i am a wellness enthusiast. What began as a simple mindful practice soon blossomed into a deep form of self-expression and healing. I now plan to integrate my art into my holistic wellness practice, blending creativity with mindfulness to inspire balance and inner peace.

 

3. Shivangi Goel, Haridwar, India

Shivangi Goel:

Insta handle : @dot_to_divinity 

Hi, I’m Shivangi Goel from Haridwar,Uttarakhand.

My journey with mandala art began this year, and since the day I started, I haven’t been able to stop.

Along with running my online business for Banarasi sarees and suits,I always make time for my Mandala art — my space to unwind and reconnect with myself.

What began as a simple hobby has now become my happy place — a source of peace, joy, and endless creative energy.✨

 

4. Aarthi Padmanabhan, Bangalore, India

Aarthi Padmanabhan:

Hello, I am Aarthi Padmanabhan, a Transformational Healing Coach and Yoga & Wellness Educator for Women.
Instagram id
https://www.instagram.com/healingwithpadma?igsh=OHo4Y3U4cHkwcjhu
Facebook id 
https://www.facebook.com/share/17LiTgnsVa/

Mandala art has become a gentle bridge between my yoga, meditation, and inner healing.    
And through mandala art, I offer a gentle, therapeutic way to express emotions that often remain unspoken  stress, overwhelm, grief, fear, or the longing for self-connection. When women draw their mandalas, they begin to witness their patterns, release emotional blocks, and rebuild confidence from a place of calm awareness.

 

5. Anju Mohta, Chennai, India

Anju Mohta: 

Anju Mohta , Chennai
Instagram id- @mandala.moments304
I am a passionate artist who enjoys exploring different art forms, from embroidery and paper crafts to painting pots and mosaic art.
I started learning mandala in June 2024. After that my attachment for it gradually increase and I have found joy in creating mandalas, where I love blending colours, patterns, and patience into beautiful creations, and now I help people, inspire and encourage art lovers to experience the calm and beauty of mindful creative expression✨

 

6. Shivani Kaurav, Jabalpur, India

Instagram id - @shivprem3018
I’m Shivani Kaurav, a mandala artist based in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. My journey with mandala art began a year ago as a way to cultivate mindfulness and transform negative thoughts into creative expression. Since then, I’ve developed a deep passion for exploring the intricate patterns and meanings within mandalas. I’m now focused on enhancing my artistic skills, expanding my knowledge, and sharing the calming beauty of mandala art with others.💫

 

Event Partners:

1) Hum & Stream Music School, Kadugodi- Hum & Strum Music School in Kadugodi/Seegehalli offers classes for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced musicians. They provide both online and offline learning options. (+91 77950 90986)

3) Coding Classes: Learn, Create & Innovate - One-stop solution for all computer programming languages like HTML/PHP/CSS/ JavaScript/ MySQL and many more (+91-9714697433)