Akshaya Tritiya Festival is also known as Akhti or Aka Teej. This festival is an auspicious festival of Hinduism and Jainism. This festival is celebrated on his third day of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakh month. This festival is celebrated as an auspicious time among Hindus and Jains in India and Nepal. Mythological texts say that whatever work you do on this day, it will bring auspicious results. Therefore, this day is called Akshaya Tritiya.
In Sanskrit, “Akshaya” means hope, prosperity, joy, success, and “Tritiya” means third. Tritiya is performed every month on Shukla Paksha and during Shukla Paksha of Vaishak, Tritiya is considered auspicious. This day has special significance as it is the most famous Muhurat. Auspicious tasks can be carried out on this day, such as weddings, buying entrances to houses, clothes, jewelry, houses, land, cars, etc.
It is believed that on this day, all kinds of donations made for Pyin Daan or Pitros will lead to renewable energy. Taking a bath in the Ganges on this day will remove all your sins. The Mahabharata war ended on this day and Dwapar Yuga also ended on this day.
Ganga bath is especially important in Hinduism and after taking Ganga bath on 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 . Brahmins need to eat food and give donations to them.
History of Akshaya Tritiya
There are many legends surrounding the Spring Festival. According to legend, Akshaya Tritiya is the birthday of Parashurama, his sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In some regions, this festival is celebrated as Parashurama Jayanti. He is the deity worshiped in Vaishnava temples. Another legend says that on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, sage Vyasa began reciting the Hindu epic Mahabharata to Lord Ganesha.
There is another event associated with Akshaya Tritiya. It is believed that the Ganges River descended to earth on this day. Yamunotri and Gangotri temples were opened on this day. Some stories suggest that these temples were opened during the time of Abhijit his Muhurat of Akshaya His Tritiya.
Many people invest in precious metals such as gold and silver on this day. It is based on the legend surrounding Lord Kubera. It is believed that Lord Kubera was appointed as the god of wealth on this day.
Akshaya Tritiya celebrations across India
This festival is celebrated with great grandeur all over the country. Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated in different ways in many parts of India.
Members of the Jain community observe a year-long alternate-day fast (varshtap) and break the fast by drinking sugarcane juice on this day. It is performed after visiting a pilgrimage site such as Palitana (Gujarat). This festival is known as Varshi Tapa in the Jain community.
Paddy sowing season begins in Odisha. The day begins with farmers planting seeds and worshiping Mother Earth, cows, and farm equipment to celebrate a bountiful harvest.
Women in Maharashtra fast and pray for the happiness and long life of their husbands. As a ritual, women exchange turmeric and vermilion and worship Goddess Gauri.
In North India, idols of Lord Krishna are covered with sandalwood paste and offered laddoos made of sattu. In some areas, people buy new tools and gold and silver. This is because it is considered auspicious and is believed to bring success and prosperity.
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People all over the country wait for this day all year round to start new businesses, as this day is believed to bring success. Akshaya Tritiya is also the day when most weddings take place in the country. Many couples choose this day as it is considered as ‘Shubh Muhurat’ in astrology. Also, many people do charity work on this day, distributing food, clothing, and other necessities to the poor. It is believed that on this day, Lord Krishna’s close friend Sudama visited him after he became king.
Why buy jewelry on this day?
In Hindu culture, buying jewelry is considered an auspicious traditional practice. There are several reasons why people choose to buy jewelry on this occasion.
– Luck and Prosperity: This day is believed to be auspicious for new beginnings, wealth and prosperity. It is believed that purchasing jewelry will bring good luck and success in your personal and professional life.
– Investment and Savings: In India, gold and jewelery are considered valuable assets and good investment options. Purchasing jewelry on this day is seen as a way to invest in something that increases in value over time and provides future financial security.
– Religious and cultural significance: Jewelry has a special place in Hindu culture and is often associated with religious and cultural traditions. On Akshaya Tritiya, buying jewelry is seen as a way to honor these traditions and celebrate the festival in a meaningful way.
– Gifts: Akshaya Tritiya is also a popular occasion for gift giving. On this day, it is common to purchase jewelry as a gift to a loved one. It is believed that it brings them good luck and blessings.
