Sat Dec 07 00:30:08 UTC 2024: ## 117.5-Gram Gold Trophy Unveiled at Thrissur Revenue District Kalolsavam
**Kunnamkulam, December 4, 2024:** A glittering 117.5-gram gold trophy, the prize for the winner of the Thrissur Revenue District Kalolsavam (school arts festival), received a grand welcome at the festival venue in Kunnamkulam today. The trophy, previously kept in the district treasury, was received by District Education Deputy Director A.K. Ajitha Kumari, Trophy Committee Chairman K.K. Murali, and Convener M.K. Athikha Beevi from Collector Arjun Pandya. Several dignitaries, including Snehapurvam Trust Chairman T.N. Prathapan, and local MLAs and officials, were present for the ceremony. The trophy was displayed at the school auditorium before being moved to the Kunnamkulam treasury for safekeeping, only to be brought back for the festival’s closing ceremony on Saturday. The trophy was also displayed at Puthanattukara Durga Vilasam HSS and Kunnamkulam Bethany HSS.
The gold trophy, first introduced at the 2014 Malappuram Revenue District Kalolsavam by the Snehapurvam Charitable Trust (headed by then-MLA T.N. Prathapan), has been a tradition since 1986 at the state-level festival. A wooden replica will be awarded to the winner, with the original gold trophy returned to the district treasury afterward.
**Chavakkad Leads on Day One**
Despite rainy weather, the first day of the Kalolsavam saw enthusiastic participation. Chavakkad sub-district took the early lead with 132 points, closely followed by Thrissur East and Kodungallur with 131 points each. Mullachery St. Joseph’s HSS secured first place among schools with 54 points.
**NAS Survey Causes One-Day Break**
All competitions at the Kalolsavam have been postponed for today due to the National Achievement Survey (NAS) being conducted by the central government. Several planned competitions in association with local sponsors are also affected and will resume tomorrow.
First Piper 