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

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)