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{{Short description|Multi-arts festival in Kerala, India}}
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{{Infobox recurring event
| name = Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025
| logo = 63rd Kerala School Kalolsavam logo.png
| logo_caption = Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025 logo (displayed text in [[Malayalam language]])
| image =Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025 (75).jpg
| imagesize =
| caption =
| status = Concluded
| genre = [[Arts festival|School arts festival]], [[culture of Kerala]], [[tribal art]], [[Kerala School Kalolsavam|School Kalolsavam]]
| date = 
| begins = {{Start date|2025|01|04|df=yes}}
| ends = {{End date|2025|01|08|df=yes}}
| frequency = Annual
| venue = Ananthapuri
| location = [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]]
| coordinates =
| country = [[India]]
| years_active = 1957 – present
| first = {{start date|df=yes|1957|01|26}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.onmanorama.com/in-depth/kalolsavam-school-youth-fest-kannur/how-talent-show-kerala-developed-over-decades.html | title=How the greatest talent show in Kerala developed over decades | publisher=[[Onmanorama]] | date=14 January 2017 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref>
| founder_name = C.S. Venkiteswaran
| last = 
| prev = 
| next = [[64th Kerala School Kalolsavam|64th Kerala School Kalolsavam]]
| participants = 15,000
| attendance =
| area =
| budget =
| activity =
| patron =
| organised = [[Government of Kerala]]
| filing =
| people =
| member =
| website = [https://ulsavam.kite.kerala.gov.in/2024/kalolsavam/index.php/publishresult/Public_result Official website]
| footnotes =
}}
The '''Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025''' ([[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]: കേരള സ്കൂൾ കലോത്സവം 2025), also referred to as the '''Kerala State School Arts Festival 2025''', was the 63rd edition of the [[Kerala School Kalolsavam]]. It took place from 4 to 8 January in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], the state capital.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.onmanorama.com/career-and-campus/top-news/2024/07/04/thiruvananthapuram-to-host-kerala-school-kalolsavam-this-year.html | title=Thiruvananthapuram to host Kerala School Kalolsavam this year | publisher=[[Onmanorama]] | date=4 July 2024 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref> The festival was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister [[Pinarayi Vijayan]] at [[Central Stadium (Thiruvananthapuram)|Central Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/63rd-kerala-state-school-kalolsavam-thiruvananthapuram-1.10222712 | title=Kerala CM inaugurates 63rd State Kalolsavam, pays tributes to MT Vasudevan Nair | publisher=[[Mathrubhumi News]] | date=4 January 2025 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref> Over 15,000 participants competed in 250 events held across 25 venues.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.onmanorama.com/career-and-campus/top-news/2025/01/03/kerala-school-kalolsavam-to-kick-off-in-tvm-on-saturday.html | title=63rd Kalolsavam to kick off in Thiruvananthapuram with 240 events across 25 venues | publisher=[[Onmanorama]] | date=3 January 2025 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/latest-news/kerala-news/kerala-school-kalolsavam-2025-begin-today-at-thiruvananthapuram-here-details-of-venues-and-all-other-things/articleshow/116929343.cms | title=25 Venues, 15,000 Participants: Kerala School Arts Festival Kicks Off Today | work=Deepu Divakaran | publisher=[[The Times of India|Samayam Malayalam]] | date=4 January 2025 | accessdate=5 January 2025 | language=Malayalam}}</ref>

[[File:Dancers of Tribal dance of kerala in traditional costumes at Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025 (27).jpg|thumb|Dancers of tribal dance of Kerala in traditional costumes at Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025]]

During the closing ceremony at the Central Stadium, [[V. Sivankutty]], the Minister for General Education and Labour of Kerala, presented the golden trophy to the winning district. The ceremony was attended by Malayalam film actors [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]] and [[Tovino Thomas]], along with other prominent politicians from Kerala.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.news18.com/education-career/kerala-state-kalolsavam-2025-thrissur-lifts-golden-cup-at-school-youth-festival-9182608.html | title=Kerala State Kalolsavam 2025: Thrissur Lifts Golden Cup At School Youth Festival | publisher=[[News18 India]] | date=9 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/palakkad/2025/01/09/palakkad-near-miss-gold-arts-festival.html | title=Palakkad Concedes 'One'; Thrissur Wins by a Single Point | work=Bijin Samuel | publisher=[[Manorama Online]] | date=9 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025 | language=Malayalam}}</ref>

At the conclusion of the five-day event on 8 January 2025, [[Thrissur district]] won the championship for the 6th time in the 63-year history of the Kalolsavam. This victory comes 25 years after their last win in 1999. Thrissur secured 1008 points, with [[Palakkad district|Palakkad]] as the first runner-up with 1007 points, and [[Kannur district|Kannur]] as the second runner-up with 1003 points.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deshabhimani.com/school-kalolsavam-50990/kalolsavam-news-05093/thrissur-kalolsavam--15895 | title=Thrissur Celebrates 'Anantha Pooram' | publisher=[[Deshabhimani]] | date=8 January 2025 | accessdate=8 January 2025 | language=Malayalam}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/latest-news/kerala-news/kerala-school-kalolsavam-2025-points-table-winner-and-districts-positions-full-list/articleshow/117056108.cms | title=Thrissur Shines in Golden Light; Land of Pooram Clinches Title by a Single Point, Marking a 25-Year Milestone | work=Jibin George | publisher=[[The Times of India|Samayam Malayalam]] | date=8 January 2025 | accessdate=8 January 2025 | language=Malayalam}}</ref>

The 63rd Kerala State School Arts Festival in 2025 is the first arts festival to include tribal arts. This year's festival gave special importance to the rich artistic traditions of tribal communities, incorporating their art forms into the main events. This initiative marks a significant step in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Kerala's tribal communities. The inclusion of tribal arts celebrates cultural diversity and provides a prominent platform for tribal artists to showcase their unique traditions. This effort has been widely appreciated as a milestone in recognizing and honoring the cultural contributions of tribal communities in Kerala.<ref>https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kalolsavam-2025-tribal-dance-forms-irular-nritham-mangalamkali-1.10223148</ref>

[[file:Tribal dance of kerala at Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025 (23).jpg|thumb|right|Tribal dance]]
[[File:Mohiniyattam, A traditional dance form of Kerala (HSS) (304).jpg|thumb|Mohiniyattam]]

== Background ==
Kerala School Kalolsavam, considered one of the largest school arts festivals in Asia,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/a-small-idea-that-paved-way-for-asias-largest-festival/article69058930.ece | title=From humble beginnings to Asia's biggest arts festival for students | publisher=[[The Hindu]] | work=P.K. Ajith Kumar | date=4 January 2024 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref> organised by the [[Government of Kerala]] in association with the [[Department of General Education]], was originally scheduled to take place from December 3 to 7 for its 63rd edition. However, the Government of Kerala postponed the event to avoid a conflict with the [[National Achievement Survey]] examination.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/education/kerala-school-kalolsavam-2025-postponed-to-january-check-venue-revised-schedule-here-article-113913046 | title=Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025 Postponed to January, Check Venue, Revised Schedule Here | publisher=[[Times Now]] | work=Ruchika Kumari | date=3 October 2024 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1396153&u=kerala-school-kalolsavam-postponed-to-first-week-of-january-new-dates-to-be-announced-later-1396153 | title=Kerala School Kalolsavam postponed to first week of January; new dates to be announced later | work=Keralakaumudi Daily | publisher=[[Kerala Kaumudi]] | date=3 October 2024 | accessdate=5 January 2025 | last1=Daily | first1=Keralakaumudi }}</ref> The festival was then held in Ananthapuri, [[Thiruvananthapuram district]], featuring 25 venues for 250 events.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.onmanorama.com/career-and-campus/top-news/2024/10/04/kerala-school-kalolsavam-rescheduled-new-dates.html | title=Kerala School Kalolsavam rescheduled to January 2025, Find the new dates here | publisher=[[Onmanorama]] | date=4 October 2024 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref>

For the first time in the festival's history, five tribal art forms are included in the competition. These are [[Mangalamkali]], a traditional dance of the [[Mavilan]] and [[Malavettuvan]] communities from [[Kasaragod district|Kasaragod]] and [[Kannur district]]s;<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2024/Jan/05/mangalam-kali-sets-the-stage-for-kalolsavam-tryst-with-tribal-art-2647964.html | title=Mangalam kali sets the stage for Kalolsavam tryst with tribal art | publisher=[[The New Indian Express]] | work=Rahul R | date=5 January 2025 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref> Paniya Nritham, a dance of the [[Paniya people|Paniya community]] in [[Wayanad district]]; [[Malapulayattam]], an art form of the Malapulaya community in [[Idukki district]]; Irula Nritham, a dance of the [[Irula people|Irula community]] from [[Attappadi taluk|Attappady]] in [[Palakkad district]]; and Paliya Nritham, an art form of the Paliya community in Idukki district.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kalolsavam-2025-tribal-dance-forms-irular-nritham-mangalamkali-1.10223148 | title=From 'Irular Nritham' to 'Mangalamkali': How is Kerala's tribal art making its debut at Kalolsavam? | publisher=[[Mathrubhumi News]] | work=Shalini Chandran | date=4 January 2025 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-school-arts-festival-to-have-tibal-dance-categories-for-first-time-1.10158098 | title=After maiden differently-abled school sports meet, Kerala introduces tribal dance at Kalolsavam | publisher=[[Mathrubhumi News]] | date=12 December 2024 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref>

=== Opening ceremony ===
The event began with the flag hoisting by the director of general education at the Central Stadium, which served as the main venue for the festival. The official inauguration took place at MT Nila in the Central Stadium. The ceremony was led by the minister of general education, V. Sivankutty, with principal secretary of general education, Rani George, in attendance. Several other officials, including Ministers [[G. R. Anil]], [[K. Rajan (politician)|K. Rajan]], [[A. K. Saseendran]], [[Roshy Augustine]], [[K. N. Balagopal]], and other notable guests, were also present.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/63rd-kerala-school-kalolsavam-begins-in-thiruvananthapuram | title=63rd Kerala school Kalolsavam begins in Thiruvananthapuram | publisher=[[The News Minute]] | date=4 January 2025 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/video-gallery/news/chief-minister-pinarayi-vijayan-inaugurated-63rd-state-school-art-festival/videoshow/116935847.cms | title=State School Art Festival Inaugurated: A Testament to Resilience, Says Chief Minister | publisher=[[The Times of India|Samayam Malayalam]] | work=Naveen Kumar T.V | date=4 January 2025 | accessdate=5 January 2025 | language=Malayalam}}</ref>

The event included a special welcome song for the Kalamotsavam, composed by Sreenivasan Thuneri and arranged by [[Kavalam Sreekumar]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.etvbharat.com/ml/!education-and-career/welcome-song-for-kerala-state-school-kalolsavam-wrote-by-sreenivasan-melsanthi-kls24122902770 | title=Kalolsavam 2025: Welcome Song Penned by Thuneri's Melshanthi | publisher=[[ETV Network]] | date=29 December 2024 | accessdate=5 January 2025 | language=Malayalam}}</ref> The performance featured children from [[Kerala Kalamandalam]] and public schools.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/thrissur/2024/12/31/kalamandalam-welcome-dance-performance.html | title=Children of Kalamandalam Perform Welcome Dance at State School Arts Festival | publisher=[[Manorama Online]] | date=31 December 2024 | accessdate=5 January 2025 | language=Malayalam}}</ref> A group dance by students from Wayanad [[Vellarimala]] GHSS was also part of the opening ceremony.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/wayanad-landslide-vellarmala-school-students-at-kerala-school-kalolsavam-2025-1.10223298 | title='We will rise again': Students from landslide-hit Wayanad take centre stage at Kalolsavam | publisher=[[Mathrubhumi News]] | work=Sia Viju | date=4 January 2025 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2025/Jan/05/kerala-state-school-arts-festival-vellarmala-school-students-brave-pain-loss-in-kalolsavam-recital | title=Kerala State School Arts Festival: Vellarmala school students brave pain & loss in Kalolsavam recital | publisher=[[The New Indian Express]] | work=Aparna Nair | date=5 January 2025 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref>

=== Venues ===
The Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025 was held at 25 locations in the Thiruvananthapuram district. Each venue is named after one of Kerala's major rivers.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/kerala/kerala-school-kalolsavam-2025-venue-and-registration-date-timing-full-details-srr-707262.html | title=Kerala School Kalolsavam: 25 Venues, Over 15,000 Students; Kalamamangam Starts Tomorrow | publisher=[[News18 India]] | work=Sneha Reghu | date=3 January 2025 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref> The list of venues and their corresponding names is as follows:<ref>{{cite book | url=https://ulsavam.kite.kerala.gov.in/2024/kalolsavam/doc/programmenotice_new.pdf | title=Program Committee Publication | publisher=[[Department of General Education]] | author=[[Government of Kerala]] | year=2025 | pages=2}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/local-news/thiruvananthapuram/kerala-school-kalolsavam-2025-second-day-competitions-and-venues-5th-january-2025/articleshow/116955335.cms | title=State School Kalolsavam Day 2: Oppana to Paniya Dance Highlights; Venue and Competition Details | work=Deepu Divakaran | publisher=[[The Times of India|Samayam Malayalam]] | date=5 January 2025 | accessdate=5 January 2025 | language=Malayalam}}</ref>
{{div col}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! scope="col" | Stage name
! scope="col" | Venue
! scope="col" | City/town
|-
|[[Bharathappuzha]]
|[[Central Stadium (Thiruvananthapuram)|Central Stadium]]
|[[Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram|Palayam]]
|-
|[[Periyar River|Periyar]]
|[[Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram|Government College for Women]]
|[[Vazhuthacaud]]
|-
|[[Pamba River|Pambayar]]
| Tagore Theatre
|[[Vazhuthacaud]]
|-
|[[Achankovil]]
| Karthika Thirunal Theatre
|[[East Fort]]
|-
|[[Karamana River|Karamanayar]]
| Government Higher Secondary School
|[[Manacaud]]
|-
| [[Bhavani River|Bhavani Nadhi]]
| [[St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram|St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School]]
| Palayam
|-
| [[Vamanapuram River|Vamanapuram Nadhi]]
| Government Model Girls Higher Secondary School
|Pattom
|-
| [[Pallikkal River|Pallikkalar]]
| [[Nirmala Bhavan Higher Secondary School]]
| [[Kowdiar]]
|-
|[[Kallada River|Kalladayar]]
|[[Government Higher Secondary School for Girls, Cotton Hill]]
| Cotton Hill
|-
| [[Manimala River|Manimalayar]]
| [[Swathi Thirunal College of Music]]
| Swathi Thirunal
|-
| [[Meenachil River|Meenachalar]]
| The Institution of Engineers
| [[Vellayambalam]]
|-
| [[Muvattupuzha]]yar
| Samskarika Kendram
| [[Poojappura]]
|-
| [[Chalakudy River|Chalakudy Puzha]]
| Carmel Higher Secondary School
| Vazhuthacaud
|-
| [[Karuvannur River|Karuvannur Puzha]]
| Bharat Bhavan
| Thycaud
|-
| [[Kabini River|Kabini Nadhi]]
| Nishagandhi Auditorium
| Nanthancodu
|-
| [[Chaliyar]]
| Sisu Kshema Samithi Hall
| Thycaud
|-
| [[Kadalundi River|Kadalundi Puzha]]
| Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School
| Thycaud
|-
| [[Kuttiady|Kuttiady Puzha]]
| Government Model LPS
| Thycaud
|-
| [[Mahé River|Mayyazhipuzha]]
| [[Mahatma Ayyankali Hall]]
| Palayam
|-
| Thalassery Puzha
| Government Higher Secondary School
| Chala
|-
| [[Valapattanam River|Valapattanam Puzha]]
| Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School (Classroom 1)
| Thycaud
|-
| Ramapuram Puzha
| Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School (Classroom 2)
| Thycaud
|-
| Peruvemba Puzha
| Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School (Classroom 3)
| Thycaud
|-
| [[Kallayi River|Kallayi Puzha]]
| Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School (Classroom 4)
| Thycaud
|-
| [[Chittari River|Chittari Puzha]]
| [[St. Mary's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram|St. Mary's Higher Secondary School]]
| Pattom
|}
{{div col end}}

=== Closing ceremony ===
The closing ceremony of the event took place on January 8, 2025, at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.etvbharat.com/ml/!videos/kalolsavam-2025-closing-ceremony-kls25010803344 | title=State School Kalolsavam Concludes with Closing Ceremony at Central Stadium | publisher=[[ETV Network]] | date=8 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025 | language=Malayalam}}</ref> Malayalam film actors Asif Ali and Tovino Thomas were the chief guests.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-state-school-arts-festival-will-be-concluded-on-wednesday-evening-1.10234699 | title=State School Arts Festival concludes today; Tovino Thomas and Asif Ali will be chief guests | publisher=[[Mathrubhumi News]] | date=8 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025}}</ref> Several politicians from Kerala attended, including Finance Minister [[K. N. Balagopal]], Minister [[G. R. Anil]], Speaker [[A. N. Shamseer]], and other ministers: [[K. Krishnankutty]], [[Kadannappalli Ramachandran]], [[P. A. Mohammed Riyas]], [[P. Prasad]], [[O. R. Kelu]], and [[R. Bindu|Dr. R. Bindu]]. Members of the [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]] and [[V. D. Satheesan]] [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly|Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly]], including [[A. A. Rahim (politician, born 1980)|A. A. Rahim]], along with chairpersons of various Kalolsavam committees, such as [[Antony Raju]], [[K. Ansalan]], [[C. K. Hareendran]], [[V. Joy]], [[V. K. Prasanth]], [[O. S. Ambika]], Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan, Principal Secretary of the General Education Department Rani George, Director S. Shanavas, and Additional Director R. S. Shibu, were also present.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.kairalinewsonline.com/school-kalolsavam-5-day-long-school-art-festival-concluded-at-central-stadium-ys1 | title=Asif and Tovino Spark Excitement as Thrissur Clinches Gold Cup; 5-Day Kalamamangam Ends at Central Stadium | publisher=[[Kairali TV]] | date=8 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025 | language=Malayalam}}</ref>

Chirayinkeezhu Sreekandan Nair, the designer of the golden cup, was presented with a gold medal at the ceremony.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1455057&u=minister-came-in-person-and-invited-sculptor-chirayinkeezhu-sreekandan-nair-will-come...-to-touch-the-golden-cup-1455057 | title=Minister came in person and invited; sculptor Chirayinkeezhu Sreekandan Nair will come | work=Keralakaumudi Daily | publisher=[[Kerala Kaumudi]] | date=3 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025 | last1=Daily | first1=Keralakaumudi }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.onmanorama.com/career-and-campus/top-news/2025/01/02/kalolsavam-gold-trophy-maker-traces-its-story.html | title=Beyond gold: Artist Sreekandan Nair retraces story behind Kalolsavam winner's trophy | publisher=[[Onmanorama]] | date=2 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025}}</ref> Pazhayidom Mohanan Namboothiri, marking 25 years in the culinary field, and Haritha Karmasena, recognized for their contributions to the smooth operation of the festival's pandal, light, and sound systems, were also honored.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/local-news/thiruvananthapuram/pazhayidom-mohanan-namboothiri-and-kadakampally-surendran-on-kalolsavam-food-committee-and-hygiene-of-kitchen/articleshow/117068464.cms | title=Pazhayidam praises the event's organization, while Kadakampally Surendran reveals the key to the food committee's success | work=Lijin Kadukkaram | publisher=[[The Times of India|Samayam Malayalam]] | date=9 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2025/01/09/pazhayidam-mohanan-namboothiri-kerala-kalolsavam-food-story.html | title=25 Years of Pazhayidam at Kalotsava Kalavara | work=Unni Namboothiri | publisher=[[Manorama Online]] | date=9 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025}}</ref> 78 awards were distributed across various categories. Additionally, media awards for the 62nd State School Kalolasavam and the [[2024 Kerala School Sports Meet]] held in [[Kochi]] were presented.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/sports/other-sports/2025/01/09/malayala-manorama-school-sports-meet-awards.html | title=School Sports Festival: Manorama Wins 3 Awards, Manorama News Channel Recognized for Coverage | publisher=[[Manorama Online]] | date=9 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025 | language=Malayalam}}</ref>

== Performance table ==
The table below provides an overview of the performance of each of the 14 districts, showing the final points earned each day from January 4 to 8. The time at which the data was collected is also indicated (in brackets) for each day.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/education/kerala-kalolsavam-2024-points-table-kozhikode-leads-with-78-points-check-updates-article-106549505 | title=Kerala Kalolsavam 2024 Points Table: Kozhikode Leads with 78 Points, Check Updates | publisher=[[Times Now]] | date=5 January 2025 | accessdate=5 January 2025}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;max-width:750px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none"
|-
!rowspan="2" {{diagonal split header 2| District(s)|No. of days}}
!Day 1 {{small|(7.00 PM IST)}}
!Day 2 {{small|(11.00 PM IST)}}
!Day 3 {{small|(10.30 PM IST)}}
!Day 4 {{small|(12.00 PM IST)}}
!Day 5 {{small|(4.15 PM IST)}}
!Final result<ref>{{cite web | url=https://malayalam.oneindia.com/news/kerala/kerala-school-kalolsavam-2025-winner-thrissur-total-points-second-third-palakkad-kannur-496747.html | title=Kalolsavam: Thrissur Clinches the Cup After 25 Years, Edging Ahead by Just One Point | publisher=[[Oneindia]] | work=Ajmal M K | date=8 January 2025 | accessdate=8 January 2025}}</ref>
|-
!4 January
!5 January
!6 January
!7 January
! colspan=2| 8 January
|-
| Alappuzha || 58 || 415 || 670 || 909 || 953 || 8th place
|-
| Ernakulam || 63 || 413 || 671 || 930 || 980 || 5th place
|-
| Idukki || 57 || '''{{color|blue|340}}''' || '''{{color|blue|570}}''' || '''{{color|blue|778}}''' || '''{{color|blue|817}}''' || 13th place
|-style="background:#cc9966;"
| Kannur || 66 || '''{{color|red|439}}''' || '''{{color|red|713}}''' || 961 || 1003 || 2nd RUNNER-UP
|-
| Kasaragod || 57 || 386 || 642 || 876 || 913 || 10th place
|-
| Kollam || 66 || 411 || 672 || 921 || 964 || 6th place
|-
| Kottayam || 58 || 387 || 639 || 881 || 924 || 9th place
|-
| Kozhikode || '''{{color|red|68}}''' || 436 || 708 || 959 || 1000 || 4th place
|-
| Malappuram || 64 || 417 || 681 || 934 || 980 || 5th place
|-style="background:silver;"
| Palakkad || 64 || 430 || 702 || 961 || 1007 || 1st runner-up
|-
| Pathanamthitta || 55 || 361 || 596 || 807 || 848 || 12th place
|-
| style="border: 3px solid red" |Thiruvananthapuram || 56 || 409 || 666 || 913 || 957 || 7th place
|-style="background-color:gold; font-weight: bold"
| Thrissur || 66 || 438 || 708 || '''{{color|red|960}}''' || '''{{color|red|1008}}''' || Winner
|-
| Wayanad || '''{{color|blue|52}}''' || 382 || 637 || 865 || 895 || 11th place
|-
| colspan="7" |
* {{small|In the table above, the '''{{color|blue|blue numbers}}''' represent the lowest points and the '''{{color|red|red numbers}}''' represent the highest points.}}
* {{small|{{bg|gold|W}} – winner}}
* {{small|{{bg|silver|1RU}} – 1st runner-up}}
* {{small|{{bg|#cc9966|2RU}} – 2nd runner-up}}
* {{small|{{border|width=3px|color=red|   }} — host district}}
|}

=== Category-wise performance ===
The following is a list of winners by school and district in each of the four categories at the 2025 Kalolsavam. For multiple winners listed, it indicates they had the same number of points. [[BSS Gurukulam Higher Secondary School]] from Palakkad won the overall school championship with 171 points. Carmel Higher Secondary School from Thiruvananthapuram placed as the first runner-up with 116 points, and MGM Higher Secondary School from Wayanad took the second runner-up position with 106 points.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/thiruvananthapuram/2025/01/09/kerala-school-kalolsavam-palakkad-alathur-bss-gurukulam-12th-consecutive-victory.html | title=BSS Gurukulam Secures Highest Points for 12th Consecutive Year | publisher=[[Manorama Online]] | date=9 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.etvbharat.com/ml/!education-and-career/overall-champion-in-kerala-school-kalolsavam-palakkad-gurukulam-kls25010805078 | title=Unchallenged Triumph: Palakkad Gurukulam Secures 12th Trophy Victory | publisher=[[ETV Network]] | date=8 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/special-pages/kalolsavam-2025/articles/bss-gurukulam-kerala-school-kalotsavam-champs-1.10234813 | title=Gurukulam of Alathur Demonstrates Its Strength in Schools | work=Vrinda Mohan | publisher=[[Mathrubhumi News]] | date=8 January 2025 | accessdate=9 January 2025}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align: left"
! rowspan=3 data-sort-type="number" | Category
|-
! colspan=2 width=100px | 1st place
! colspan=2 width=100px | 2nd place
! colspan=2 width=100px | 3rd place
|-
! School(s)
! District(s)
! School(s)
! District(s)
! School(s)
! District(s)
|-
! High School General
| MGM Higher Secondary School, [[Mananthavady]]
| style="text-align:center"| Palakkad, Thrissur
| BSS Gurukulam Higher Secondary School, [[Alathur]]
| style="text-align:center"| Kollam, Kozhikode
| Durga Higher Secondary School, [[Kanhangad]]
| style="text-align:center"| Kannur
|-
! Higher Secondary School General
| Nair Samajam Higher Secondary School, [[Mannar, Alappuzha|Mannar]]
| style="text-align:center"| Thrissur
| BSS Gurukulam Higher Secondary School, Alathur
| style="text-align:center"| Palakkad
| Carmel Girls Higher Secondary School, [[Vazhuthacaud]]
| style="text-align:center"| Kannur
|-
! High School Arabic
| Government Higher Secondary School, Kallar
| style="text-align:center"| Ernakulam, Kannur, Kozhikode
| Hayathudeen High School, [[Erattupetta]]
| style="text-align:center"| Kasaragod, Malappuram, Wayanad
| Muslim Girls Higher Secondary School, Erattupetta
| style="text-align:center"| Kollam, Thrissur
|-
! High School Sanskrit
| Amrita Sanskrit Higher Secondary School, [[Parippally]]
| style="text-align:center"| Malappuram, Palakkad, Kasaragod
| Mannam Memorial High School, Nariampara
| style="text-align:center"| Kannur, Kollam, Kozhikode
| TD Higher Secondary School, [[Thuravoor, Cherthala|Thuravoor]]
| style="text-align:center"| Thrissur
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Folk Dance of Kerala (114).jpg|Folk dance (group)
Mohiniyattam, A traditional dance form of Kerala (HSS) (88).jpg|[[Mohiniyattam]]
Oppana, A traditional dance form of Muslim community in Kerala (35).jpg|[[Oppana]]
Folk Dance of Kerala (22).jpg|Folk dance(Solo)
Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025 (49).jpg|[[Kuchipudi]]
Bharathanatyam at Kerala School kalolsavam 2025 (17).jpg|[[Bharathanatyam]]
Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025 (115).jpg|[[Bharathanatyam]]
File:Folk Dance of Kerala (343).jpg|Folk dance (group)
Mohiniyattam, A traditional dance form of Kerala (164) 1.jpg|Mohiniyattam

</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:2025 festivals in Asia]]
[[Category:2025 in Kerala]]
[[Category:January 2025 in India]]
[[Category:Art festivals in India]]
[[Category:Culture of Thiruvananthapuram]]
[[Category:Organised events in Thiruvananthapuram]]

Kerala School Kalolsavam 2025 - Revision history

Svetlafz at 04:13, 14 January 2026