Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, 9 September: Thousands of children were initiated to the world of letters (`Vidyarambham’) at various places of worship and cultural centres in different parts of the State on Thursday.

The Vidyarambham ceremony is a major event at the Thunchan Parambu, dedicated to Thunchath Ezhuthachan, who is considered as the Father of the Malayalam language. Thousands of children took part in the initiation ceremony here. Other important places where the Vidyarambham ceremony was held are the Kollur Mookambhika Temple, Paravur Dakshina Mookambika Temple, Panchikadu Saraswathi Temple, Thiruvallukavu, Chottanikara Devi Temple, Ezhukone Mookambika Temple, Poonthanam House, Kalakathu House and Ramapuram Variyamparambil.

The ceremony is also conducted by publishing houses, newspapers and other social and religious organisations.