The Crafty Navkar Competition successfully blended spirituality and art, challenging participants (ages 12+) to creatively decorate the sacred Navkar Mahamantra on an A4 or larger base. Using mixed-media materials like beads, bangles, stones, and studs, the event set a remarkable record, drawing 578 total entries—the highest participation across all nine national competitions.

The Judging Panel
To ensure an objective evaluation, the entries underwent a strictly unbiased review by an esteemed panel of experts:
Romi Garg: Dedicated artist and art educator holding a master's degree in painting and a professional degree in Resin Art.
Pankaj Harjai: Accomplished artist holding a BFA and MFA from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya.

Winners & Rewards
Along with certificates of appreciation and official digital features on the JLW Apex website and social media, the top entries were awarded substantial cash prizes:
1st Prize (INR 21,000/-): Meenu Jain (Bhopal)
2nd Prize (INR 15,000/-): Snehal Jain (Gurugram)
3rd Prize (INR 11,000/-): Priyanshi (Ludhiana)
Consolation Prizes: 5 prizes of INR 5,000/- each
Special Acknowledgments

A special note of appreciation to Monica and Varsha Jain of JITO North Delhi for their outstanding efforts. JLW North Delhi team for seamlessly coordinating, promoting, and driving the monumental success of this zone-led initiative.