Revenue minister inaugurates 'Saaral Vizha 2025' in Courtallam
As part of the festival the minister also inaugurated a four-day flower exhibition, organised by the Horticulture Department at the Eco park in Courtallam.
The annual Saaral festival held during the southwest monsoon season (saaral season), commenced on Sunday will continue until July 27 (Sunday) , featuring a wide range of competitions and cultural performances at Kalaivanar Auditorium in Courtallam.
Speaking at the events Mr. Ramachandran said the current government is organising all the arrangements in a systematic and well coordinated manner. Whether it is conducting public events, carrying out welfare activities for the people, or ensuring that welfare schemes reach the intended beneficiaries.
The inaugural day of the festival featured a series of cultural performances by school students and other artists. Bharathanatyam, folk arts, Nagaswaram was performed, as part of the celebration. On the inaugural day, the minister also awarded cash prizes to the winners of the chubby kids competition.
The second day of the festival is set to feature yoga competitions, multicultural students programmes in the Kalaivanar Auditorium. In the evening, events including folk drama, silambam, villisai, and other shows are scheduled.
Tenkasi District Collector A.K. Kamal Kishore, Tenkasi Superintendent of Police S. Aravind and other officials were present.
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