Akshaya Tritiya
The festival of Akti or Akha Teej or Akshay Teej, popularly known as Akshaya Tritiya, is an annual spring time festival for the Hindus and Jains. People from India and Nepal observe it as an auspicious time signifying the "third day of unending prosperity". It is celebrated on the third Tithi (lunar day) of Bright Half (Shukla Paksha) of Vaisakha month. However, the festival date varies and is set according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar, and falls in April or May of every year in the Gregorian calendar.
In Sanskrit, the word "Akshayya" means "money, never endingness" in the sense of "prosperity, hope, joy, success", while Tritiya means "third". It is named after the "third lunar day" of the spring month of Vaisakha in the Hindu calendar, the day it is observed. Numerous legends are associated with this day. It is said to the birthday of Lord Parasurama who is the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Also, it is believed that Veda Vyasa and Lord Ganesha started writing Mahabharata on this day. And it was on this day that Pandavas received the gift of "Akshaya Patra" from Sun-God.
Observances of Akshaya Tritiya
There is sacred significance of Akshaya Tritiya amongst the Hindu community as this occasion is considered to be a lucky day. As per the beliefs, any new venture, weddings, business or construction of a building will turn out to be prosperous if started on this day. People also perform holy rites, rituals and acts of charity that are believed to bring grace, prosperity and unending bliss. Starting a new activity or buying valuables (like precious jewellery)on Akshaya Tritiya is believed to bring success or good fortune.
Devotees worship Lord Vishnu as well as Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi for a prosperous life. They also distribute rice, ghee, clothes, vegetables, fruits and salt to the poor. On this day people who observe the year-long alternative day fasting known as Varshi-tap break their fasting by drinking sugarcane juice.
Significance of Buying Gold on Akshaya Tritiya
This special day, is one of four in the Hindu calendar, when making an investment is considered auspicious. According to beliefs, this investment can be anything from gold, jewellery, real estate, equity, or even a business venture. Since gold is symbolic to good wealth and fortune, purchasing gold on this propitious day is considered pious. As an epitome of auspiciousness, gold jewellery occupies a special place in the hearts of every Indian women. So traditionally, Indians have always preferred to buy gold jewellery on this day. People also buy gemstone jewellery in gold on Akshaya Tritiya as gemstones have been endorsing elegance since ages and adds flawless spark to any style. And speaking of precious jewellery, diamonds are also considered to be a good investment and symbol of fortune. Hence, some people also buy diamond gold jewellery on this lucky day.
Important Timings on Akshaya Tritiya
2020 date of Akshaya Tritiya - 26 April (Sun)
Important Timings:
Sunrise - 26th April 2020 at 5:45 AM
Sunset - 26th April 2020 at 06:52 PM
Tritiya Tithi Starts on - 25th April 2020 at 11:51 AM
Tritiya Tithi Ends on - 26th April 2020 at 01:22 PM
Akshaya Tritiya Puja Timings - 05:45 AM to 12:19 PM
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