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The Kollam revenue district School Kalolsavam (Art Festival) is set to take place in Anchal from November 25-29, 2025. The event, spread across 13 stages primarily at Anchal East Higher Secondary School, will feature a wide range of competitions across five categories: U.P. General, High School General, Higher Secondary General, and two ‘Utsavams.’ Preparations are well underway, with committees formed, venues named after famous rivers, and registration set to begin on November 24th. The festival will be inaugurated by District Collector N Devidas, and conclude with a valedictory function opened by director Rajeev Anchal.

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Kollam Gears Up for District School Arts Festival in Anchal

KOLLAM, November 23, 2025 – The Kollam revenue district School Kalolsavam (Arts Festival) is set to ignite Anchal with creativity and talent from November 25th to 29th. Department officials announced at a press conference on Sunday that Anchal East Higher Secondary School will serve as the main venue for the festival, with events unfolding across 13 stages.

The festival promises a diverse showcase of talent, with competitions spanning five categories: U.P. General, High School General, Higher Secondary General, U.P. and High School Arabic Sahithyolsavam, and U.P. and High School Samskritholsavam. The breakdown includes 38 items in the U.P. section, 95 items in High School General, 105 in Higher Secondary General, and 19 events each for the Arabic and Sanskrit festivals.

Organizers have established 14 sub-committees to ensure the smooth execution of the event. Adding a unique touch, venues have been named after iconic rivers of India, with the main venue at Anchal East HSS christened “Ganga.”

Registration for participants will commence at 2 p.m. on November 24th at Government H.S.S, Anchal East. The Kalolsavam will officially kick off on November 25th with a flag-hoisting ceremony at 8:30 a.m., followed by an inaugural function presided over by District Collector N Devidas and Deputy Director of Education. The festival will culminate with a valedictory function on November 29th, inaugurated by director Rajeev Anchal. The event is expected to draw participants and spectators from across the district.

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