The nine nights of began on October 5, 1994 . Vijayadashami —the most auspicious day for Vidyarambham (initiating children into the world of letters)—fell on October 14 (Friday). In 1994, temples like Thunchan Parambu in Malappuram and Chottanikkara saw record crowds of three-year-olds writing "Hari Shri Ganapataye Namah" in rice trays.
The nine nights of began on October 5, 1994 . Vijayadashami —the most auspicious day for Vidyarambham (initiating children into the world of letters)—fell on October 14 (Friday). In 1994, temples like Thunchan Parambu in Malappuram and Chottanikkara saw record crowds of three-year-olds writing "Hari Shri Ganapataye Namah" in rice trays.