Vidyarambham 2025: Date, Time, Significance And Rituals Of Ezhuthiniruthu

Vidyarambham 2025: Vijayadashami commemorates the significant Hindu tradition of Vidyarambham, which introduces knowledge, music, dance and folk arts to young children aged three to five. Also referred to as Ezhuthiniruthu or Akshara Abhyasam, this auspicious ritual fosters creativity and learning. Often associated with Ayudha Puja, where tools and instruments are worshipped, Vidyarambham is celebrated in temples and homes on the tenth day of Navratri. As per the traditional Hindu beliefs, beginning school on Vijayadashami is linked to intelligence, wisdom and success throughout one's life. This custom is especially important in southern India, particularly in Kerala and Karnataka, where children begin their schooling by writing their first letters under the guidance of a teacher or priest. This year, Vidyarambham will be observed on 2nd October 2025.

Check out all the important details regarding the date, time, significance and rituals associated with Vidyarambham or Ezhuthiniruthu below.

Vidyarambham 2025: Date And Time

- Vidyarambham 2025 Date: 2nd October 2025, Thursday

- Dashami Tithi Begins: 07:01 PM, 1st October 2025

- Dashami Tithi Ends: 07:10 PM, 2nd October 2025

Vidyarambham 2025: Significance

Vidyarambham is observed as a day when people show their gratitude for knowledge by giving 'Gurudakshina' to Goddess Saraswati and teachers. This ceremony holds special meaning for children as they start their education. In fact, the name 'Vidyarambham' means just that, with 'vidya' referring to knowledge and 'arambham' to a new start. On this day, many people go to temples in Kerala and Karnataka to seek blessings for their children's education.

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Vidyarambham is a Hindu tradition introducing young children to knowledge, music and arts on Vijayadashami, fostering creativity and lifelong learning with divine blessings. (Image Source: AI Gemini) 

In southern India, the Vidyarambham ceremony is a valued custom that promotes a passion for learning and seeks blessings for academic success. Temples such as Thunchan Parambu in Kerala and Kollur Mookambika Temple in Karnataka are well-known places to hold this event. People make special arrangements and gather to start their children's education. Celebrated with much excitement, Vidyarambham goes beyond caste and religion, showing the importance of education for everyone.

Vidyarambham 2025: Rituals

Vidyarambham starts with children bathing and dressing in traditional clothes. People worship Lord Vishnu, Maa Saraswati, and Lord Ganesha, seeking their blessings for knowledge. The ceremony starts by praying to Ganesha to remove problems and allow learning to proceed smoothly. This ritual is a valued tradition that marks the start of a child's education.

The Vidyarambham ceremony starts with writing the mantra 'Om Hari Sri Ganapataye Namah' on sand or rice grains. This represents learning and wealth. A teacher or priest helps the child. Then, the child writes the mantra on their tongue with gold, asking for blessings from Goddess Saraswati. This ceremony is very important, as it seeks godly help for the child’s education and future achievements.

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The ceremony concludes with the distribution of stationery items like slates and pencils to other children. This act symbolises the sharing of knowledge and the importance of education. Through the ceremony of Vidyarambham, parents seek to instil a love for learning in their children, while invoking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati for their academic success and lifelong growth.

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