विद्यारंभ(Vidyarambha)

To seek divine blessings from Goddess Saraswati and commence the child’s journey in education with purity, devotion, and guidance.

Vidyarambha marks the formal beginning of a child’s education, usually around age five. It involves prayers to Goddess Saraswati for wisdom and knowledge. The purpose is to seek divine blessings and start the child’s educational journey with purity and devotion. Related concepts are Knowledge, Spiritual Learning, and Child Development. Modern adaptations include school-based ceremonies.

Manusmriti states the child should be initiated into learning Vedas with sanctity. Smriti Chandrika mentions education should begin with the grace of Saraswati. It emphasizes the sanctity of knowledge.