Eventful India's Photography Awards 2011

Online, February 14, 2011 (Newswire.com) - India is the only destination in the world which thrives on festive events whether ethnic or religious, national or international, cultural or social. Indian-ness creates unique mysterious experiences hosting an event/celebration almost every day of the year whether it is the biggest boat race in Kerala, the world largest congregation of holy men & devotees at Prayag, the longest lasting festivities of Punjab, mesmerizing award shows of Indian Cinema and the 'Great Indian Wedding' et al with countless backdrops for a perfect event including Jaipur Fort on a winter afternoon, the Taj Mahal by moonlight, the serene Beaches of Goa, and lush green mountains of Sikkim, amongst many more.

To imbibe the spirit & mystique of Bhartiya culture & spread it amongst international masses and classes, Propaganda Media & Entertainment, has initiated a campaign 'Eventful India' to promote 'Destination India' on global 'Event Tourism' map. 'Eventful India', will promote cultural and commercial 'event-based-tourism' to both domestic and international travelers. Its focus will amplify smaller unheard-unseen destinations and festivities of India to create an unforgettable experience for the tourists. The campaign shall promote 'Agra' as a destination during 'Taj Mahautsav' and Kerala during 'Onam', with states like Gujarat and Rajasthan focusing on 'event-based-tourism-policies' the results are obvious and observed.

"Eventful India Photography Awards" is a PRE-LAUNCH initiative of 'Eventful India' Campaign to honor the creative geniuses for treasuring such invaluable eventful moments across the length and breadth of India. "Eventful India Photography Awards" invites the ardent photographers to showcase their skills of capturing myriad images of Indian art and culture & share their magical experiences captured during Indian events, celebrations and festivities. It is almost impossible that anyone of us have never captured an Eventful India moment. From Festivals to Weddings, Holiday Moments to Parties, almost every Indian has enough stock of their experiences to share. 'Eventful India' welcomes professionals and amateur photographers to participate in first-of-its-kind Photography Awards on INDIA.

"Eventful India Photography Awards" invite nominations in 4 Categories and 16 Themes, around thematic spells of Eventful Destinations, Eventful Experiences, Eventful Encounters, and Eventful Delhi. From a photographer to an advertising/event agency who captured such moments can nominate their photographs in respective categories. Entries are FREE and can be submitted online at www.eventfulindia.in from 11th February 2011 until 25th February 2011. Winners will be declared and facilitated on a LIVE Presentation ceremony in New Delhi on Saturday, March 5th 2011 and published with special features on www.eventfulindia.in, official Eventful India Coffee Table Book and Official Eventful India Calendar to promote the campaign, globally. Organisers have also partnered with leading international publications and television shows to feature winning entries from the awards.

Luminaries of Indian Art & Culture, including famous Art Curators & Collectors, Editors & Publishers, Designers & Directors, Photographers & Photo Journalists, Advertising Gurus and IAS Officers constitute an elite and inclusive 'Jury Panel' for "Eventful India Photography Awards". The awards look beyond the technical merit of nominee photographs, and seek 'Documentary Impact' to feature a 'Unique Indian Experience' as key parameters to judge an entry, for an award. Jury Panel include celebrity names like Mr. Amitabh Kant (Ex-Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India), Mr. Piyush Pandey (Executive Chairman & Creative Director - Ogilvy India & South Asia), Mr. Vardhan Kondvikar (Editor - Lonely Plant Magazine India), Sephi Bergerson (Noted International Photographer), Mrs. Shovana Narayan Traxl (JDG Ceremonies, Commonwealth Games 2010), Mr. Pramod Kapoor (Publisher - Roli Books), Mr. Neeraj Paul (Photo Editor - The Times of India), Mr. Anurag Batra (Founder & Chairman - Exchange4Media Group), Mr. Prakash Tilokani & Mr. Ashok Salian (Noted Indian Photographer), Mr. Rohinton Mehta (Technical Editor - Smart Photography Magazine) and Mr. Parvin Dabas (Bollywood Actor & Photographer) among many others.