Vidyarambham 2024 Date and Auspicious Tithi: Know Significance and Rituals of the South Indian Festival That Celebrates the Start of Children’s Learning and Education

The Vidyarambham ceremony is an important ritual observed in South India, primarily in Kerala and parts of Tamil Nadu during the festival of Vijayadashami. This day is considered highly auspicious for initiating young children into the world of learning, education, arts, and knowledge. The ceremony marks the child's first formal introduction to letters, often done by a teacher or an elder in the family. Kids between the ages of 4 and 5 take part in the Vidyarambham ceremony. Vidyarambham 2024 falls on Sunday, October 13, 2024, the next day of Saraswati Puja in Southern India. In this article, let’s know more about the Vidyarambham 2024 date and the significance of the annual ritual held during Navratri festival.

Vidyarambham 2024 Date and Auspicious Tithi

Vidyarambham 2024 will be celebrated on Sunday, October 13. The Dashami Tithi has begun on October 12 at 10:58 AM and will end on October 13 at 09:08 AM.

Vidyarambham Rituals and Significance

The Vidyarambham ceremony has deep cultural significance in India. The day symbolises the beginning of the kid’s lifelong journey of knowledge and wisdom, with the blessings of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of learning, music, and arts. As per religious beliefs, it is believed that starting education on this day brings good fortune and ensures academic success and personal growth. The Vidyarambham ceremony typically takes place in temples dedicated to Goddess Saraswati or in homes, where the ritual begins with prayers and offerings to the goddess. October 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates. 

In some regions, the first letters may be written on a slate or paper with a piece of chalk or pen. The pandit or the elder member in the family invokes the blessings of the Goddess, asking for her grace to ensure the child’s bright future in learning and creativity.

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