Click Below 👇 & Share This News

Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, is set to host Kalaanjali – All Kerala Teachers’ Kalotsav 2026 on November 21, 2026. The event will celebrate art, creativity, and the artistic talents of teachers from schools and colleges across Kerala.

Organised by the college’s Fine Arts Club, Kalaanjali carries the theme “For the Artist Within.” The programme invites teachers to step beyond their classrooms and showcase their creative abilities through cultural performances and literary competitions.

Kalaanjali 2026 at Christ College, Irinjalakuda

Kalaanjali aims to bring together the teaching fraternity from across Kerala in a vibrant celebration of artistic expression. It offers teachers an opportunity to share their talents, appreciate cultural traditions, and connect with fellow educators.

The programme highlights the idea that teaching and artistic expression can go hand in hand. Through music, dance, painting, poetry, and storytelling, the event seeks to celebrate the creative spirit within every teacher.

For Kerala’s educational community, the festival provides a platform to recognise talents beyond academic and professional responsibilities.

Event Details: All Kerala Teachers’ Kalotsav 2026

The brochure provides the following details about the upcoming programme.

  • Event: Kalaanjali – All Kerala Teachers’ Kalotsav 2026
  • Organiser: Fine Arts Club, Christ College (Autonomous)
  • Venue: Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala – 680 125
  • Date: November 21, 2026
  • Registration deadline: November 15, 2026
  • Eligible participants: Teachers from colleges and schools across Kerala

Teachers from universities, engineering, medical, nursing, training and polytechnic colleges can participate. Schoolteachers from institutions following State, CBSE and ICSE curricula are also eligible.

Competition Events at Kalaanjali 2026

The event brochure lists a range of competitions covering traditional arts, music, visual arts, and literary expression. Participants can select events according to their interests and artistic strengths.

1. Thiruvathirakali

Thiruvathirakali celebrates Kerala’s traditional cultural heritage through coordinated group performance. Each team must have ten participants, including eight dancers and two singers.

The competition offers the following prizes:

  • First prize: ₹15,000 and certificates
  • Second prize: ₹10,000 and certificates
  • Third prize: ₹7,000 and certificates

Each performance can last a maximum of ten minutes. Judging will consider traditional style, authenticity, rhythm, coordination, grace, synchronisation, costume, makeup, song selection, and overall presentation.

2. Group Dance – Semi-Classical

The semi-classical group dance competition welcomes teams that combine choreography and expressive movement. Each team must have between five and ten members.

The prizes are:

  • First prize: ₹20,000 and certificates
  • Second prize: ₹15,000 and certificates
  • Third prize: ₹10,000 and certificates

Each performance can last up to ten minutes. Judging will consider choreography, rhythm, synchronisation, costumes, overall cohesion, and performance quality.

Film songs may be used, but cinematic dance styles are not permitted. Teams must provide their own props and production materials.

3. Nadan Pattu

Nadan Pattu highlights Kerala’s folk-song traditions and cultural identity. Participants must present performances that reflect the tradition of folk singing.

The prizes are:

  • First prize: ₹15,000 and certificates
  • Second prize: ₹10,000 and certificates
  • Third prize: ₹7,000 and certificates

Teams must have at least five and no more than ten members. Performances must last between seven and ten minutes.

Karaoke and background music are prohibited. Judging will consider thaalam, layam, sruthi, and overall performance.

4. Light Music

The light music competition will have separate male and female categories. Participants must perform a Malayalam light music song individually.

The prizes in each category are:

  • First prize: ₹5,000 and certificates
  • Second prize: ₹3,000 and certificates
  • Third prize: ₹2,000 and certificates

Performances can last a maximum of five minutes. Pre-recorded karaoke and instrumental tracks are not permitted.

Judges will assess voice quality, tone, pitch, musical expression, pronunciation, and overall performance.

5. Oil Painting

The oil painting competition will provide a platform for teachers to demonstrate their visual art skills. Participants must create an original painting based on a theme announced by the organising committee at the venue.

The prizes are:

  • First prize: ₹5,000 and certificates
  • Second prize: ₹3,000 and certificates
  • Third prize: ₹2,000 and certificates

The competition is individual. Organisers will provide the canvas, while participants must bring their own painting materials and accessories.

Each participant will have two hours to complete the painting. Judges will evaluate creativity, authenticity, originality, colour harmony, technique, skill, interpretation of the theme, and visual impact.

6. Short Story Writing

The short story writing competition will be conducted in English and Malayalam. Separate competitions will be held in both languages.

The prizes are:

  • First prize: ₹3,000 and certificates
  • Second prize: ₹2,000 and certificates
  • Third prize: ₹1,000 and certificates

Participants must write original stories independently within two hours. Previously published stories and previously prepared notes are not permitted.

The use of AI-generated or copied content is strictly prohibited. Judging will consider creativity, relevance to the theme, narrative structure, language, characterisation, plot, and overall coherence.

7. Versification

Versification will give teachers an opportunity to demonstrate their poetic skills in English or Malayalam. Separate competitions will be conducted in both languages.

The prizes are:

  • First prize: ₹3,000 and certificates
  • Second prize: ₹2,000 and certificates
  • Third prize: ₹1,000 and certificates

Participants must write original poems independently within the stipulated time. Previously published, copied, or pre-written poems are not permitted.

AI-generated or copied content is prohibited. Judging will consider creativity, originality, relevance to the theme, imagery, emotional impact, poetic expression, and overall impression.

Registration Deadline and Important Instructions

Teachers interested in participating should complete their registration before the deadline. According to the brochure, November 15, 2026, is the last date for registration for all events.

Participants should carefully review the competition rules before registering.

Important instructions include:

  • All competitions are open to eligible teachers from colleges and schools across Kerala.
  • Teams must submit an authorisation letter with participants’ names from their respective institutions.
  • Participants must carry institutional ID cards for verification.
  • Competitors must report to the venue at the specified time.
  • Participants should be ready at least 15 minutes before their scheduled performance.
  • Literary competition topics will be disclosed at the beginning of the competition.
  • Paintings must be completed within the stipulated time.
  • Breakfast and lunch will be provided by the host college. The brochure specifies a total of two participants plus the team captain for this provision.
  • Judges’ decisions will be final and binding.
  • The organising committee reserves the right to make changes to the competition arrangements when necessary.
  • No additional time will be provided for any event, except at the organising committee’s discretion.

The final number of teams for each event will be determined by the organising committee based on the registration procedure.

Kalaanjali 2026: Celebrating the Artist Within Every Teacher

Teachers play an important role in shaping Kerala’s educational future. However, their talents often extend far beyond classrooms, textbooks, and academic responsibilities.

Kalaanjali seeks to celebrate this wider creative identity. Its programme brings together traditional performances, music, painting, and literary competitions under one cultural platform.

For teachers across Kerala, the event offers an opportunity to express themselves, share their passions, and celebrate the artistic traditions that enrich the state’s cultural life.

As the November 21 programme approaches, eligible teachers can explore the competition categories and complete their registrations before the deadline.

How to Register for Kalaanjali 2026

Teachers interested in participating can refer to the official event brochure and use the registration QR code displayed on its first page.

For registration details, the brochure lists these contacts:

  • Ms. Sruthy Mohan: 94469 7949
  • Dr. Varsha Ganesh: 62823 75216
  • Mr. Bibin Thomas: 94973 21285

For additional queries, the brochure lists:

  • Dr. Anooj A G: 93875 19484
  • Dr. Adeela V N: 81370 18209

Participants should confirm the relevant event requirements and registration details with the organisers.

Be Part of Kerala’s Teachers’ Cultural Celebration

Kalaanjali 2026 promises to bring the teaching community together through art, tradition, music, and literature. The event celebrates a simple but meaningful idea: every teacher has an artist within.

കൂടുതൽ ക്യാമ്പസ്‌ വിശേഷങ്ങൾ അറിയുവാനും പങ്കുവെക്കാനും ഞങ്ങളുടെ വാട്സ്ആപ്പ് ഗ്രൂപ്പിൽ അങ്കമാകു…

നിങ്ങളുടെ ക്യാമ്പസിലെ വാർത്തകളും വിശേഷങ്ങളും ഞങ്ങളിലേക്ക് അയയ്ക്കൂ, we are happy to publish-WhatsApp to us – 9746264915.



Click Below 👇 & Share This News
Chat with CampusRound.com