Golden letters, little fingers and a leap into the world of learning: thousands of children enter world of knowledge on Vijayadashami in Keralam
Thousands of children participated in the Vidyarambham ceremony at the Thiruvullakkavu Sree Dharma Sastha temple in Kerala on Vijayadashami. The ritual marks the formal initiation of children into the world of learning and education.
Why it matters
The event highlights the cultural and social significance of traditional educational initiation rites in Kerala.
Golden letters, little fingers and a leap into the world of learning: thousands of children enter world of knowledge on Vijayadashami in Keralam left Acharyas initiate children into the world of learning during the Vidyarambham ceremony at Thiruvullakkavu Sree Dharma Sastha Temple at Cherpu in Thrissur on Wednesday (October 21, 2026). K.K. NAJEEB The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/rngdy2/article71608169.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/80688_21_10_2026_19_10_55_3_VIDYARAMBHAM_KKN2.JPG NAJEEB KK Kerala Thrissur 21.10.2026.Acharyas initiate children into the world of learning during the Vidyarambham ceremony at Thiruvullakkavu Sree Dharma Sastha Temple at Cherpu in Thrissur on Vijayadashami.K.K.NAJEEB Around 8,000 children embark on their educational journey at Thiruvullakkavu temple in Thrissur on Vijayadashami; nearly 50 acharyas lead the Vidyarambham ceremony Thrissur With a gold ring tracing the sacred letters of ‘Harishree’ on tiny tongues, thousands of children took their first steps into the fascinating world of learning on Vijayadashami day on Wednesday (October 21, 2026), as the air at the famed Thiruvullakkavu Sree Dharma…
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