What is Vidyarambham ceremony?
Vidyarambham (Sanskrit: विद्यारम्भम्) is a Hindu tradition, which introduces young children into the world of knowledge, letters, and the process of learning. This ceremony can be performed for a child between the age of 2-5 years. It involves a ceremony of initiation into the characters of the syllabary.
What is the right age for Vidyarambham?
This means it is a ritual that marks the formal introduction of toddlers to writing and syllabary. When is the right age for a child? Most often, this ceremony can be performed for a child between the age of two-five years. It is conducted for all children as it is believed to be a good start.
What is vijayadashami in Kerala?
The festival of Vijayadashami is celebrated as ‘Vidyarambham’ in Kerala. In Kerala, Vijayadashami is celebrated as the day of ‘Vidyarambham’, the beginning of the education of children.
How is vijayadashami celebrated?
Putting tika on forehead, prayers, religious rituals like burning an effigy of Ravana
Dussehra/Observances
Can we do vidyarambham today?
This ceremony is also known as ‘Ezhuthiniruthu’ in the southern states of India like Karnataka and Kerala….Vidyarambham festival dates between 2018 & 2028.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Friday, 19th of October |
| 2019 | Tuesday, 8th of October |
| 2020 | Monday, 26th of October |
| 2021 | Friday, 15th of October |
What is Pooja Veppu?
Pooja Veppu is on the tenth day of the bright half of the Moon’s cycle of 15 days during the months of September or October. 2. On which day do we keep books for Pooja? On the 9th day (Navami day), Saraswati puja is performed when special prayers are offered to the goddess Saraswati.
What should we do on Dussehra at home?
Clean the entire house by vacuuming, mopping, and decluttering. In Indian culture, it’s believed that a tidy home will give off positive energy and be more inviting to the gods and goddesses. During Dussehra, sanitize every surface and window with cleaning spray or wipes.
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