Children in Kochi begin formal learning on Vijayadashami as CM Satheesan leads event
On Vijayadashami in Kochi, roughly 25 children took part in a formal learning ceremony led by Kerala Chief Minister P. Satheesan. The chief minister held each child's hand and guided them to trace the Malayalam word “Harishree” using their index finger on rice‑filled platters, marking the start of their educational journey. The ceremony, tied to Vijayadashami traditions, highlighted early literacy.