Thiruvananthapuram, 2 October (IANS) Vijayadashami has developed at a celebration in Kerala that crosses religious boundaries. On Thursday, thousands of small tots across the state, Hindus, Christians and even Muslims were launched in the world of letters at ceremonies, cultural organizations, clubs and schools.
Over the years, the expansion of tradition is beyond temples, with Christian churches and on rare occasions, mosques hosted the initiation ritual.
On this day, eminent personality teachers – writers, filmmakers, priests, vice -chancellors, and even stepped in the role of politicians – help small people to detect their first syllables on a plate of rice.
Master filmmaker Ada Gopalakrishnan, among those who participated this year, were with senior politicians and temple priests.
After the tradition, the Guru uses a golden ring to write the sacred words on the child’s tongue: Hindus start with “Hari Sri Ganapathe Namaha”, while Christians describe “Shri Yasu Mishihe Naamaha”.
However, the largest crowd, in Tirur, is gathered in the revered birthplace of Parambu, the cradle of Malayalam literature and the Madhyanthu Izuthchan.
More than 5,000 children travel from many distant places, gather here every year, waiting for their turn to enter the world of patrols patiently.
The Panachikkad Temple in Kottayam is another center that attracts thousands of curious families.
Nevertheless, the importance of Vijayadashami is far ahead of rituals. It is a festival that symbolizes courage, truth and faith.
It has initiation to learn in its heart, ‘Vidyarambam’, a tradition that reminds society of the permanent power of knowledge.
The ceremony began at dawn at Kollur Kambika Temple in Karnataka.
In homes and temples equally, the first letter is detected to enter the sweetness of knowledge on the tongue of children or on rice grains, on a symbolic work.
Vijayadashami has also borne the rituals of Ayukh Puja – the worship of equipment and equipment underlines the sanctity of work.
Farmers, artisans and professionals want blessings for safety and success in their daily labor, strengthening the idea that knowledge and skills are inseparable.
The ability to striking this day has the ability to mix tradition with inclusion.
Whether in the grandeur of Thuncha Parambu, the stir of Panchikkad, or the intimacy of a family house, remains the same: learning is divine.
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