Key events in Kerala today: All Kerala Children's Drawing Competition, Quantum Science Exhibition mark Nov 22

Rendition of Kishore Kumar's songs, organized by Voice of India in Kochi; Malabar Migration Centenary Celebration inauguration by Union Minister George Kurian in Kozhikode, the play 'Raktharakshas' at Nagampadam in Kottayam; 'Dakshayagam Kathakali' as part of the Kerala Natyotsavam by Drishyavedi at Kottakkakam Karthika Thirunal Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram are some of the major events in Kerala on November 22, 2025.

Thiruvananthapuram

• Pattom St. Mary's Major Archieparchial Cathedral: Installation of Monsignor Dr Yuhanon Kuttayil Ramban and Monsignor Dr Kuriakose Thadathil Ramban. Cardinal Mar Baselios Cleemis Catholicos Bava. 9:00 am
• University Senate Hall: Presentation of the P Govindapillai Memorial National Award by P G Samskrithi Kendram. Cpm General Secretary M.A. Baby. 4:00 pm
• Kottakkakam Karthika Thirunal Theatre: 'Dakshayagam Kathakali' as part of the Kerala Natyotsavam by Drishyavedi. 3:00 pm
• Bharat Bhavan: Aksharashree Anniversary. 10:00 am
• Thycaud Ganesham: Film screening: 'Vyasanasametham Bandhumitradikal'. 6:45 pm
• Nandavanam Prof. N. Krishnapillai Foundation Hall: Poetry session (Kaviyarangu) by Dinakavya Sabha. 3:00 pm
• Thycaud Gandhi Bhavan: Award presentation by R Hali Farm Journalist Forum. 10:30 am
• Joint Council Hall: P. Govindapillai Commemoration by Soul Light Sahithya Academy. 5:00 pm
• Press Club: All India Democratic Students' Organisation (AIDSO) Students' Convention. 10:00 am
• Vizhinjam Uchakkada TJM Parish Hall: All Kerala Children's Drawing Competition organized by YMCA Kerala Region. 10:00 am

Kollam

• Mayyanad Pullichira YMCA Camp Center: All Kerala Children's Drawing Competition organized by YMCA at 9:00 am.
• Karikkode TKM College of Arts and Science: Quantum Science Exhibition at 10:00 am.

Kottayam

• Shastri Road, Kottayam Public Library Hall: G Raveendra Varma Birth Centenary Celebration. Inauguration by Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan MLA – 4:00 pm.
• Nagampadam Maidan: 'Raktharakshas' Play – 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 9:00 pm.
• CMS College: 'Petals of Physics @ 50' – Reunion of CMS College 1975-78 BSc Physics batch students. Dr M.C. Chacko, former Registrar of MG University, will conduct a session – 10:30 am.
• Thirunakkara NSS Hall: Seminar to discuss the 'Electricity Act amendment Bill – 2025' newly introduced by the Central Government, organized under the leadership of the All India Power Men's Federation. Inauguration by Joseph C. Mathew – 10:30 am.
• Vishwa Hindu Parishad Hall, near Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple: CRPF Pensioners Forum General Body Meeting. Inauguration by State Vice President Vijayakumaran Nair – 3:00 pm.
• Pallam St. Paul's Hall: YMCA Children's Drawing Competition. Inauguration by Fr. Dr Thomas P. Zachariah – 9:30 am.
• Kumaranalloor KSSPU Pension Bhavan: KSSPU Block Arts Festival. Inauguration by Municipal Councilor M A Shaji – 10:00 am; Concluding Session by District President Jose Thomas – 2:30 pm.

Ernakulam

• YMCA Chittur Road, Kadavanthra, Thrikkakara, Palarivattom Branch: Children's Drawing Competition – 10:00 am
• Fine Arts Hall: Rendition of Kishore Kumar's songs, organized by Voice of India – 6:00 pm
• Changampuzha Park: Edappally Kathakali Enthusiasts' Forum Kathakali Introduction Workshop – 2:00 pm, M.N. Sukumaran Nair Commemoration – 4:30 pm, Karna Shapatam Kathakali – 6:00 pm
• Near Vaduthala Railway Gate: P Govindapillai Commemoration, led by PUKASA Vaduthala and Pachalam units – 8:00 am
• Kaloor A.J. Hall: Konkani Literary Conference inaugurated by Prabha Varma – 10:00 am
• Vytilla Mermaid Hotel Arche Art Gallery: White Rose Foundation Art Exhibition – 'Silent Blue' – 11:00 am
• Taj Vivanta: Travel and Tours Agents Survival Kerala (TASK) Annual Meeting, Award Presentation by Minister P. Rajeev – 4:30 pm
• Ernakulam Shiva Temple: Mandalam Festival Music Concert by Uma Kumar – 6:30 pm
• Palarivattom Rajarajeswari Auditorium: GRUFF Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association Annual Family Get-together – 9:30 am
• Durbar Hall Art Centre: Thrissur Fine Arts College Alumni Art Exhibition ‘Capture’ – 11:00 am
• Durbar Hall Art Centre: V.B. Venu's Art Exhibition – 11:00 am
• Chavara Cultural Centre: National Dance Festival – 10:00 am
• TDM Hall: As part of Karayogam Centenary Celebrations: Kurathiyattam – 6:00 pm, Shanthi Priya's Baul Music – 7:00 pm
• Marine Drive: Cochin Mega Flower Show – 11:00 am
• Pathadippalam Kerala Museum: N.S. Madhavan's lecture in the 'Janal' Lecture Series – 6:00 pm
• Thrippunithura JT Park: Music program – 'Manjil Virinja Sangeetham' – as part of music director Jerry amaldev's 45th anniversary of cinematic musical life – 6:30 pm
• Ernakulam North Town Hall: Kochi Dance Festival ‘Bhav 2025’; Sitar Music Feast (K.J. Paulson, Rathnashree Iyer) – 5:00 pm, Bharatanatyam (Saathvika Shankar) – 6:00 pm

Kozhikode

• Govt. Medical College Auditorium: Kerala University of Health Sciences Interzone Arts Festival - 9:00 am.
• Al Farook Residential School: Kerala CBSE School Management Association Two-day Workshop - 9:30 am.
• Alakapuri: Sahachittam Workshop inauguration by actress Vidhubala, under the leadership of Sthreechetana Swapnakoodu - 10:00 am.
• Town Hall: Malabar Migration Centenary Celebration inauguration by Union Minister George Kurian, organized by Infant Jesus Church - 10:00 am.
• Akademi Art Gallery: 'Kunjuvarkal' art exhibition by kindergarten students of Chinmaya Vidyalaya - 11:00 am.
• Calicut Tower: Gmas Abacus State-level Competition - 11:30 am.
• CD Tower: Mujahid Centre Waqf Act Umeed Portal training for Mutavallis - 2:00 pm.
• Akademi Art Gallery: Zero Babu Art Exhibition inauguration by V.R. Sudheesh - 4:00 pm.
• Muthalakulam Maidanam: Corporation UDF Election Convention. Inauguration by Opposition Leader V.D. Satheeshan - 4:00 pm.