Tamil Nadu, Kerala Observe Vidyarambham Ritual For Children On Vijayadashami - PICS

Toddlers were introduced to the realm of knowledge on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadasami through "Vidyarambham" in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

As per the custom, scholars, writers, teachers, priests and other prominent figures in society make children write their first letters of learning on that occasion

Vijayadasami is observed as the day of Vidyarambham, the beginning of learning, in the southern state (Credit: ABP Nadu)

The parents along with their children visited Temples, schools, cultural institutions and local libraries for the day (Credit: ABP Nadu)

As per the custom, scholars, writers, teachers, priests and other prominent figures in society make children write their first letters of learning on that occasion (Credit: ABP Nadu)

The children aged two to three years are made to write "Hari Sree" on plate filled with rice (Credit: ABP Nadu)

The children are also scribbled on their tongue with a golden ring (Credit: ABP Nadu)