Donations sought for ‘Saaral Thiruvizhaa Celebrations 2025'
The district administration has sought donations from industrialists, commercial establishments and the individuals for the 'Saaral Thiruvizhaa Celebrations 2025' to be held in July this year.
In a statement, District Collector A.K. Kamal Kishore said 'Saaral Thiruvizhaa Celebrations', which would be organised during the Courtallam season every year, would be conducted in July this year with a range of competitions for the tourists and exhibitions.
Interested individuals, industrialists and the commercial establishments may give their donations for 'Saaral Thiruvizhaa Celebrations 2025' to the District Collector, Tenkasi via ICICI Bank's Tenkasi branch account number 612901096404, IFSC Code ICICI0006129 through demand drafts or cheques.
Silver (for ₹1 lakh donation), Gold (₹5 lakh) and Platinum (₹10 lakh) ratings will be given to the donors based on the donations made by them, who can display their advertisements in the stalls being erected as part of the week-long celebrations and the master of ceremonies will announce the donors' names at regular intervals during the events and the functions to be held in the evening, Mr. Kamal Kishore said.
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