Touching their first letters, cautiously
The Hindu
Certain norms were dispensed with at Vidyarambham rituals
Several hundreds of children were initiated into the world of knowledge on Friday at ceremonies organised by religious and educational institutions and cultural organisations in the district on the occasion of Vijayadashami that marked the conclusion of the Navaratri festival.
While some families held Vidyarambham for their children at home due to the COVID-19 situation, many others thronged temples and other venues. The numbers were, however, considerably lower when compared to the pre-COVID-19 era.

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