How it works

Think Ganesha is a simple to use platform - You submit Ganesha photos, and win prizes. No entry fees.


Step-1. Submit a Ganesha Photo

  • Register:
    Sign up for free on ThinkGanesha.
  • Snap & Submit:
    Take a memorable Ganesha photo and upload it.
  • Engage the Audience:
    Craft a catchy title and provide a concise description to tell the story behind the photo.

Step-2. Spread the Word

  • Personal Touch:
    Share your entries with family and friends through direct messages or emails.
  • Social Sharing:
    Promote your entries on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
  • Gather Support:
    Encourage your contacts to vote for your entries and help you climb the leaderboard.

Step-3. Engage with the Community

  • Discover & Appreciate:
    Browse through entries from other participants.
  • Show Your Support:
    Vote for the entries that resonate with you or impress you.
  • Earn Rewards:
    Not only do you support others, but you also earn rewards and recognition for your active participation.

Top Scorers Win!

  • Race to the Top:
    Entries with the highest votes stand out and are considered for accolades.
  • Boost Your Chances:
    By voting for other participants' entries, you enhance your chances of winning.
  • Multiple Opportunities:
    Your contributions are eligible for a range of prizes, be it weekly, monthly, or the grand annual awards.

Tips to win

To increase your chances of winning, we recommend:
  1. Submit photos frequently
    More entries mean more chances of winning
  2. Invite your friends and family to vote for your entries
    Share your entries to others through emails and social media
  3. Vote entries from others
    You get credit for voting others, and this increases your chances for winning

How to make winning entries

The most authentic, genuine and creative entries are likely to get more votes and therefore win prizes. Align your entries in such a way that they are an expression of your devotion to Ganesha. Personal experiences and stories are definitely welcome.
In short:
  • Submit quality photos.
  • Submit as many entries as you think are necessary.
  • Write a good title and a detailed description.
  • Share your entries via social media and email to friends and family.
  • Ask them to vote your entries.
The team behind Think Ganesha as well as all involved are devotees of Lord Ganesha. As such, we take high priority in welcoming high-quality entries.

What Entries can you submit

You can submit any photos with Ganesha or relating to Ganesha
For example:
  • A selfie in front of a Ganesha idol or photo
  • A Ganesha drawing or painting by you
  • A Ganesha statue made by you
  • A photo in front of a Ganesha temple
  • A tattoo of Ganesha (no nudity)
  • Photo of your Ganesha Mandap
  • And so on…. Your imagination is the limit !!!!

How prizes are calculated

At ThinkGanesha, we are committed to a transparent and fair process for awarding prizes to our participants. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of how winners are chosen:

  1. Eligibility for Prizes:
    Only entries that have been approved and are available for viewing by the platform users are considered for prizes.
  2. Winning Points (WP):
    • Winning entries are selected based on their 'Winning Points' (WP).
    • WP is calculated by multiplying the total votes an entry receives by a factor called the ‘Contest Involvement Recognition Points’ (CIRP).
    • Formula: WP = Votes x CIRP
    • The entry with the highest WP is selected as the winner for that period.
  3. Weekly Prizes:
    • Duration: Each entry is given a 10-day window from the day of its approval to be eligible for the weekly prize.
    • Consideration Period: All entries that complete their initial 10 days within a week (from Monday to Sunday) are taken into account for that week's prize.
    • Winner Selection: The entry that meets the above criteria and secures the highest WP for that week is awarded the weekly prize.
  4. Monthly Prizes:
    • Duration: Each entry is given a 35-day window from the day of its approval to be eligible for the monthly prize.
    • Consideration Period: All entries that complete their initial 35 days within a month are taken into account for that month's prize.
    • Winner Selection: The entry that meets the above criteria and secures the highest WP for that month is awarded the monthly prize.
  5. Annual Prizes:
    • Eligibility: Annual prizes are awarded to participants, not individual entries.
    • Calculation: The total WP of all entries submitted by each participant during the year are calculated.
    • Winner Selection: The participant with the highest cumulative total of WP across all their entries for the year is declared the annual winner.
  6. Understanding 'Contest Involvement Recognition Points’ (CIRP):
    • CIRP is a dynamic factor that depends on various activities of a participant.
    • Factors influencing CIRP include:
      1. The number of votes a participant has given to entries from other participants. (CIRP is always a number equal to or greater than 1).
      2. The participant's interaction with the contest's social media platforms.
      3. Citations in media and other notable mentions.
    • CIRP is recalculated for each contestant every month. One primary way to influence your CIRP is by actively voting for entries from other contestants.
    • In essence, WP is derived from the votes received for each of your entries, and the CIRP multiplier you earn through voting for other participants and other engagement activities.
  7. Note:
    An entry can never win the same prize (e.g., 2nd prize) more than once in a year.