Offstage Ulsavam

TNIE presents snapshots that capture the vibrance on the sidelines of State School Kalolsavam

- -Aparna Nair

Lights, sound, and action are slowly fading from the 63rd State Kalolsavam venues, which have been awash with the vibrant shades of art over the past five days.

With the closing ceremony on Wednesday, another edition of this grand carnival – touted as one of the largest youth art festivals in Asia – will wrap up. And the countdown for the next edition will begin, with contestants likely to start their preparations as early as May.

Over the past few days, the venues in Thiruvananthapuram have become crucibles of talent, tenacity, and emotion – happiness, hope and heartbreaks.