**KOTA, October 12:** A cooking competition will be organised at the Municipal Corporation building on October 22 as part of the 133rd National Dussehra Fair 2026. The event will provide an opportunity for talented residents of Kota to showcase their culinary skills.
Mayor Anusuiya Goswami said the competition would be conducted entirely without fire. Participants will not be allowed to use traditional stoves, induction cooktops or gas burners to prepare dishes at the venue. Each participant will be given only 30 minutes to prepare one dish. All ingredients required for the preparation must be brought by the participants themselves.
Fair Officer and Municipal Commissioner Om Prakash Mehra said participants interested in taking part in the cooking competition and other events can download the application forms free of cost from the official website, **www.kotamc.org**. The duly filled forms must be submitted by October 18, 2026, at Room No. 441, Fair Cell, Kota Municipal Corporation office.
Various Competitions to Be Held During the Fair
Several exciting and cultural competitions have been planned for residents during the fair. The schedule includes a Mallakhamb competition on October 24, Hatta Mala competition on October 26, and Rangoli, Mandana and Mehendi competitions during the day on October 27, followed by a turban-tying competition in the evening.
A Best Bridal Makeup competition will be held on October 28, while the Children's Talent Programme is scheduled for October 30 and November 2. A beard and moustache competition will also be organised on November 1.
