What is aksharabhyasam called in English?

Answer 1

Aksharabhyasam is commonly referred to as "the traditional Indian ceremony of initiation into education" or "the writing initiation ceremony." It is a ritual performed in Hindu culture, particularly in South India, to mark a child's first formal introduction to reading and writing, often involving the writing of syllables or letters on a slate or rice. This ceremony symbolizes the beginning of a child's educational journey.