Pooja
Aksharabhyasa (Vidyarambha)
A child's first letters, written in rice before Devi Saraswati.
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What this seva is
Aksharabhyasa - the child's first writing samskara: "Om Namah Shivaya" traced in rice grains before Saraswati with family present. Temples conduct it on Vijayadashami and Vasant Panchami in batches; in-absentia sankalpa also offered.
✨ Auspicious days to offer this seva
Especially meritorious dates in the coming weeks. You can offer this seva on any day.
- Mon, 14 SeptGanesh Chaturthi - Ganeshotsav Begins
- Thu, 24 SeptPradosha (Shukla)
- Thu, 8 OctPradosha (Krishna)
What you provide when you offer
- Child's name
- Parents' names
- Gotra
Typical offering₹501–₹1,500
Duration~30 min
HonoursSaraswati, Ganesha
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