DhimTANA Beauty Pageant-2025 Guidelines
The 24th TANA Convention team is delighted to announce that 2025 “Dhim TANA Beauty Pageant” preliminary (local) competitions will be held across several cities in North America from March through June.
The team will be collaborating with TV9 and other channels to promote and telecast all our competitions held throughout North America.
The local finalists will get an opportunity to compete in the National competition held in Detroit during the 24th TANA Convention on July 3rd, 4th, 5th 2025.
Below are the age groups for the competition (As of July 3rd 2025)
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Miss Teen TANA – 13 to 19 years
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Miss TANA – 20 to 29 years unmarried
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Mrs. TANA – 18 above and married
July 3rd is the cut off date to determine age of participant in their respective categories.
Winner and 1st Runner will enter the finals in Detroit with a Free 24th TANA convention ticket (free ticket is for the winner and 1st Runner only). If Winner and 1st Runner cannot make it to finals in Detroit for any reason, then 2nd winner can enter to finals.
Note: TANA convention ticket is only for the Winner and 1st runner (not for other family members/siblings).
Competition Stages
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The competition will have 3 rounds
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First round will be a traditional wear round followed by quick introductions (Introduction in Telugu will be given extra bonus points). All the contestants should brief their introductions in 1-2 minutes talking about who they are, what they do, passion, strengths etc anything that judges should know about them.
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Second round will be a talent round. Timing for this round will be maximum of 3 minutes (examples : singing , dancing , standup comedy).
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Third round will be an evening gown followed by Q &A from judges.
Few Key points :
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For entry fee details, please refer to your local city flier on TANA website.
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All participants must be Telugu speaking/ origin.
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TANA membership is not required to participate in the competitions.
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Need to send a copy of age proof (for all contests) and marriage certificate (for Mrs. TANA only).
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Organizers decisions will be final in all aspects of selection.
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Dress appropriate to avoid last minute disqualifications.
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All performances will be judged live during the competitions based on appearance, sense of confidence, personality , extemporaneous response to an on-stage question and talent. Talent will be judged during finals.
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Applicants must agree to abide by all the rules and must be flexible with changing schedules which are beyond control.
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The organizers are not responsible for any delays or non-receipt of applications on any account and for any reason whatsoever.
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The final round expenses (travel and stay) will have to be borne by the contestant only.
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The applicant will have to participate in a disciplined and diligent manner throughout the competition.
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The organizers are not responsible for any loss or physical injury that occurs to the contestant because of their participation in the event. The applicants will participate at their own risk and can have no claim against TANA/Dhim TANA in any regard.
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Incorrect information will result in disqualifications, whether discovered prior to, during or after participation.
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The decision of the judges is final in all cases.
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Only the contestant will be allowed near the main stage area.
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The schedule of events and qualification rounds are subject to change at the discretion of the organizers.
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The organizers are not responsible for non-completion/non- occurrence of the event.
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Finals are scheduled during the TANA conference - July 3rd, 4th 5th 2025 in Detroit, MI.
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First 2 winning contestants will get chance to compete for nationals during TANA conference.
