Hundreds of children begin formal learning during ‘Vidyarambam’ ceremonies in Madurai
Children in Madurai, India, participated in the traditional 'Vidyarambam' ceremony on Vijayadashami to mark the beginning of their formal education. Parents and teachers guided toddlers as they wrote their first letters on rice plates, a ritual believed to bring good fortune to their academic future.
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This highlights the intersection of cultural tradition and early childhood education in regional India, reflecting community values regarding learning.
Hundreds of children begin formal learning during ‘Vidyarambam’ ceremonies in Madurai left Children at a ‘Vidyarambam’ ceremony in Madurai on Tuesday. G. Moorthy G. Moorthy https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/56b0jq/article71605017.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9864_20_10_2026_19_43_39_2__DSC4938.JPG G__Moorthy Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 20/10/2026: Children begin formal education during Vidyarambam ceremony by writing their names on rice plates in Madurai on Tuesday.
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