[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is one of the most significant and auspicious Hindu festivals celebrated across India.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This festival falls on the third day of the Shukla Paksha of the Vaishakh month. This festival is celebrated as an auspicious time by Hindus and Jains in India and Nepal. According to the mythological texts, whatever works are done on this day, they get a auspicious result. Hence this day is called Akshaya Tritiya.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]month the tritiya comes on the Shukla Paksha, but during the Shukla Paksha in Vaishakh, the tritiya is considered auspicious. This day holds special significance as the most celebrated muhurat. On this day, any auspicious work can be done – such as a wedding, home entrance, buying clothing, jewelery, houses, land and vehicles etc.
It is believed that on this day, pind daan or any kind of donation made for the Pitros results in renewable. Taking a bath in the Ganges on this day can get rid of all sins. The war of Mahabharata had ended on this day and the Dwapar Yuga had also ended on this day.
Ganga bathing has a special importance in Hinduism and after taking Ganga bath in Brahma Muhurta on the day of Akshay Tritiya, one should worship Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi and offer barley or wheat sattu, cucumber and gram dal. Brahmanas should eat food and donate to them.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Why is it important and know some important information on Akshaya Tritiya
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]-The incarnation of Akshay Kumar, son of Brahmaji.
-The war of Mahabharata had ended on this day and the Dwapar Yuga had also ended on this day.
-Birth of mother Annapurna.
-Chiranjeevi Maharshi Parashurama was born that is why today there is also a Parashurama birth anniversary.
-Kubera had got the treasure.
-Mother Ganga had descended on Earth.
-The Sun God gave the Pandavas a renewable character.
-Ved Vyas ji started the epic Mahabharata with Ganesha.
-The first Tirthankara Adinath Rishabhdev ji had 13 months of fasting of the Lord with the juice of Ikshu (sugarcane).
-The doors of the famous pilgrimage site Shri Badri Narayan Dham are opened.
-The Banke Bihari temple of Brindavan has darshan of Shri Krishna Charan.
All the chariots of Lord Jagannath are started to be made.
-Adi Shankaracharya composed the Kanakadhara Stotra.
-Akshaya means one who is never decayed (perished) !!!
-Akshaya Tritiya is a self-proven Muhurta in itself, any auspicious task can be started.
-From today the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand begins. The Char Dhams are Yamanotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Historical Beliefs and Significance
Akshaya Tritiya is also associated with various historical events and legends that make it a significant day in Hindu mythology.
How to Celebrate Akshaya Tritiya?
The day is marked by several rituals and traditions that are believed to bring good luck and fortune:
Devotees of Lord Krishna embalm the deity with sandalwood paste on this day. It is believed that by doing so, the person is bound to reach heaven after death.
On this day, many people buy gold and gold jewellery. As gold is symbolic of good fortune and wealth, buying it is considered pious on this day.
Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped before starting a new audit book for the next financial year. This is known as ‘halkhata.’
Devotees of Lord Vishnu worship the deity on this day by keeping a fast. Later, charity is done by distributing food, fruits, and clothes to the poor.
This day is considered to be the most auspicious day to start a new venture, as any business started on this day is believed to flourish.
People also perform the sacred ritual of ‘Akshayapatra daan’ on this day. The ritual involves donating an ‘Akshayapatra’ (an inexhaustible vessel) filled with food, which symbolizes abundance and prosperity.
Another popular ritual is ‘parikrama’ (circumambulation) of the sacred Tulsi plant. It is believed that circumambulating the Tulsi plant on Akshaya Tritiya brings good luck and success.
Some people also observe a day-long fast on Akshaya Tritiya to seek blessings from the deities for good health and prosperity.
Many people also make donations to the needy on this day. It is believed that any act of charity performed on Akshaya Tritiya brings immense blessings and good fortune.
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Benefits of Akshaya Tritiya Maha Puja:
-Attracts wealth, money and richness
-Offers wisdom, intelligence and prosperity
-Best for success in business and career
-Offers blessings of Lord Narayana and Goddess Laxmi
-For protection, good health and happy family life
-For success and removal of obstacles in Business and Career
-Spiritual upliftment and benefits
-For protection and relief from diseases[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
