As part of the 56 th International Film Festival of India 2025(IFFI), Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) in collaboration with the Government of Goa organised Aakash Kandil (lantern-making) competition on 20/11/2025 at ESG promenade.

The competition was open to all the residents of Goa with the maximum cap of 50 entries per Taluka, accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

ESG received total 300 plus entries for the same from different talukas. Each participant received ₹500 as a token of appreciation for their effort and creativity. Participants could use any material except thermacol. All the Akash Kandils were kept for dsplay at ESG promenade.

Three winners were chosen from each taluka. The prize money for the competition was Rs. 5000 as first prize, Rs. 3000 as second prize

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