We examine the latest results, schedule, and points table standings from the 2024 Kerala School Kalolsavam, which will run till 8th January in Kollam
On January 4, the Kerala School Kalolsavam (Kerala State School Arts Festival) kicked off its 62nd edition with a lively opening ceremony in the Kollam district. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan led the event at the main venue, Asramam Maidan.
Kerala School Kalolsavam 2024 live points table standings today, schedule, date, time, stages, schools and live streaming
According to the official schedule, the festival will conclude on January 8.
The Government of Kerala organizes the annual Kerala School Kalolsavam, which encompasses various art competitions for high school and higher secondary school students in the state. Initiated in 1956, the festival was known as the Kerala State School Youth Festival until 2022. Students in classes 8th to 12th participate in this event, and winners from different revenue districts in a specific competition move on to the state level.
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2024 Kerala School Kalolsavam latest results, schedule, date, venue, events, & standings
On Thursday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the 62nd Kerala State School Kalolsavam at the main venue located in Asramam ground. Emphasizing that Kalolsavam is a celebration for students, Vijayan urged participants and their parents not to view the event solely as a competitive platform. Vijayan initiated the event by lighting the traditional lamp after a musical dance performance led by acclaimed artist and cine actor Asha Sharath.
The gathering featured an address by Principal Secretary Rani George IAS, with Minister V Sivankutty presiding over the meeting. Other notable attendees included ministers KN Balagopal, K Rajan, KB Ganesh Kumar, and J Chinchu Rani. MP K Premachandran and MLA Mukesh also participated in the program. Actor Nikhila Vimal served as the chief guest.
The day’s first event was ‘Mohiniyattam,’ and a total of 59 competitions were scheduled for day 1. In the 2024 edition, approximately 14,000 participants are showcasing their talents in 239 events held at 24 different venues. Organizers have set up a 60,000-square-foot pavilion at Asramam Maidan, capable of accommodating more than 10,000 people simultaneously.
we examine the updated standings from the 2024 Kerala School Kalolsavam:
As per the latest updates, hosts Kollam are sitting at the top of the 2024 Kerala School Kalolsavam points table with 292 points, which is 67 more than the nearest rivals Pathanamthitta. To catch all the live action of this ongoing event, enthusiasts can tune in to DD Malayalam.
Rank | Team | Points |
1 | Kollam | 292 |
2 | Pathanamthitta | 225 |
3 | Alappuzha | 260 |
4 | Idukki | 206 |
5 | Ernakulam | 276 |
6 | Thrissur | 291 |
7 | Palakkad | 289 |
8 | Malappuram | 277 |
9 | Kozhikode | 288 |
10 | Kannur | 297 |
11 | Kasaragod | 254 |
12 | Kottayam | 258 |
13 | Wayanad | 243 |
14 | Thiruvananthapuram | 260 |
January 4th
Venue 1- ONV Smriti – Ashram Maidanam – 11.30 am: Mohiniyattam
(HS) Girls, 5 pm : Sangha Nritham HSS Venue 2- O Madhavan Smriti – Sopanam Auditorium – 11 am : Sanskrit Drama HS Venue 3- Bharat Murali Smriti – CSI Convention Center – 11 am: Margamkali HSS, 3 am: Kuchupudi HS (Girls) Venue 4- Jayan Smriti – C Keshavan Memorial Town Hall – 11 am : Bharatanatyam ( HSS ) Girls, 4 pm : Kolkali HS Venue 5- Lalithambika Antharjanam Smriti – SR Auditorium – 11 am: Skit – English HS, 3 pm : Poorakkali HSS Venue 6- Thirunallur Karunakaran Smriti – Vimalahridaya Girls HSS – 11 am: Arabanamut HS , 3 pm : Arabanamut HSS Venue 7- Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair Smriti – Christuraj HS Auditorium – 11 am : Chakyarkooth HS, 3 pm: Nangyarkooth HS Venue 8- V Sambasivan Smriti – Christuraj HSS Auditorium – 11 am: Padyam Recitation- Urdu HSS, 2 Pm: Padyam Recitation- Urdu HS, 4 pm: Speech- Urdu HSS, 6 pm: Speech- Urdu HS Venue 9- Chavara Parukutty Smriti – Govt. Girls HS, Kollam – 11 am : Kathakali- Single HS (Boys), 3 pm: Kathakali- Group HSS Venue 10- Thevarthottam Sukumaran Smriti- Kadapakkada Sports Club (Arabic Arts Festival) – 11 am: Arabiganam HS (Boys), 1 pm: Arabiganam HS (Girls), 4 pm: Monoact HS Venue 11- P Balachandran Smriti KV SNDP UP Kadapakkada (Arabic Arts Festival) – 11 am: Qur’an Recitation HS, 1 pm: Mushaara (Alphabet) HS, 3 pm: Dialogue HS Venue 12 – Azhakat Padmanabhakurup Smriti – Jahawar Bala Bhavan (Sanskrit Arts Festival) – 11 am: Ashtapadi HS (Boys), 1 pm: Ashtapadi HS (Girls), 4 pm: Padyamchollal Sanskrit HS, 6 pm: Padyamchollal Sanskrit (General) HSS Venue 13- Achani Ravi Smriti – Sri Krishna Swamy Temple, Ashram – 11 am: Panchavadyam HS, 3 pm: Panchavadyam HSS Venue 14- G Devarajan Smriti – St. Aloysius HSS Kollam (Ground Floor) – 11 am : Lalithaganam HS (Boys), 1 pm: Lalithaganam HS (Girls), 4 pm: Choir HS
Venue 15- Ravindran Mash Smriti – St Aloysius HSS Kollam (2nd Floor) – 11 am
: Veena HS, 1 pm: Veena/Vichitra Veena HSS, 4 pm: Clarinet/Buggle HSS Venue 16- Kakananathan Smriti – Karmarani Training College – 11 am : Tabla HS, 2 pm: Maddalam HSS, 4 pm: Mridangam HSS
Venue 17- Geethasalam Smriti – St. Joseph’s Convent GHSS Kollam (Ground Floor) – 11 am : Sermon Malayalam HSS, 1 am: Sermon Malayalam HSS, 3 pm: Padyam Chollal Malayalam HS, 5 pm: Padyam Chollal Malayalam HSS
Venue 18- Vinayachandran Smriti- St. Joseph’s Convent GHSS Kollam (Upper Floor) – 11 am: Ghazal Singing Urdu HSS, 3 pm: Ghazal Singing Urdu HS Venue 19- Dr. Vayala Vasudevanpilla Smriti – Balikamariam LPS Kollam – 11 am: Padyam Recitation Kannada HSS, 1 pm: Padyam Recitation Kannada HS, 4 pm: Speech Kannada HS Venue 20- Kollam Sarath Smriti – Karbala Ground- No Competitions Venue 21- Kundera Johnny Smriti – TKDM HSS Kadapakkada – 11 am: Cartoon HSS, 1 pm: Cartoon HS, 3.30 pm: Collage HSS Venue 22- KP Appan Smriti – TKDM HSS Kadapakkada – 11 am: Poetry Malayalam HS, 1 pm: Poetry Malayalam HS, 4 pm: Poetry Malayalam HSS Venue 23- Panmana Ramachandran Nair Smriti – TKDM HSS Kadapakkada – 11 am: Samasyapuranam (Sanskrit) HS, 1 pm: Prashannothari (Sanskrit) HS Venue 24- Shuranad Kunjanpilla Smriti – TKDM HSS Kadapakkada – 11 am: Essay Writing Sanskrit (General) HSS, 3 pm: Essay Writing Sanskrit (Sanskrit Festival) HS