Fervour marks ‘Vidyarambam’
The Hindu
Vidyarambam ritual on Vijayadashami Day introduces children to letters, symbolizing knowledge and good triumphing over evil.
Hundreds of children were introduced to the world of letters during the ‘Vidyarambam’ ritual on Vijayadashami Day in various educational institutions and religious places in the district on Saturday.
According to religious beliefs, ‘Vidyarambam’ marks the power of knowledge and Vijayadashami signifies the victory of good over evil. The event observed throughout the State witnessed thousands of parents thronging the locations with their kids.
It is said that ‘Vidyarambam’ marks the start of formal education of a child. It is believed that if they begin their learning on this auspicious day, they will become a master in all that they do, said event organisers in Madurai.
The parents were excited as their children wrote a few letters for the first time in their life. Following this event, as a custom, children would be enrolled in schools for their regular classes.
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