[3] Kerala School Kalolsavam is a unique festival in its structure and organization, overseen by the Education Department as per guidelines drafted by experts.
The first event, held at Sree Rama Varma High School in Ernakulam, was a modest one-day program with 200 participants.
Initially a small event, it has become a major cultural festival supported by the government, local authorities, and representatives from various levels, including the Grama Panchayat, Corporation, and state legislators.
[7] The year 1975 marked a turning point for the Kalolsavam, when traditional Kerala art forms like Kathakali music, Mohiniyattam, and Aksharaslokam were introduced.
[8] By the late 1980s, a prestigious Golden Cup made of 117.5 sovereigns of gold was introduced for the overall winning district, designed by Chirayankeezhu Srikandan Nair.
[15] The following list details the overall district winners of the Kerala State School Youth Festival (Kalolsavam) since its inception in 1957.
The Kerala School Kalolsavam has long served as a platform for discovering new talent, with many participants going on to make notable contributions to the Malayalam film industry.