Aksharabhyas

Describe what Aksharabhyas is :

• Bursting crackers and celebrating unity

• A child's first letter

• Splashing colours

• Flying kites

1. In Aksharabhyasam, what materials are typically used?

• Rice

• Paint brush

• Curry

• A pen and a shirt or clothing

1. Which deity is associated with Aksharabhyasam, and why?

• • A. Lord Ganesha, as the remover of obstacles.

• Lord Krishna, as the divine teacher

• Lord Hanuman, the embodiment of devotion.

• • B. Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge.

What specific temple where Aksharabhyasam is performed as a seva?

• • Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.

• • Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai.

• • Sri Sharada Temple in Sringeri.

• Jagannath Temple in Puri.

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1. What age group is usually involved in this ceremony? Pick 2

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 4

• 10

How is Aksharabhyas traditionally done ?

• Using a writing tab and AI to guide a child to draw a person

• With the help of an elder to trace a letter on a small area of rice

• Typing a sentence using a keyboard on a computer

• Playing a harp to make it's first melody