Auspicious & Wealth Festivals
Akshaya Tritiya Guide: Parashurama Jayanti, Endless Prosperity & Vishnu Puja
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Celebrated when Tritiya Tithi prevails during the Purvahna (forenoon) period.
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Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is highly auspicious Hindu festival celebrated on the third day (Tritiya) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha. The Sanskrit word 'Akshaya' means 'never diminishing' or 'eternal'. It is believed that any new venture initiated, gold purchased, or charity performed on this day brings endless prosperity, boundless spiritual merit, and enduring success. This holiest of days also marks the birth anniversary of Lord Parashurama (the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu), the commencement of the Treta Yuga, and the day Sage Veda Vyasa began writing the Mahabharata.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do people buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya?
Buying gold or silver on this day is a symbolic invitation to Goddess Lakshmi. Since 'Akshaya' means eternal, purchasing precious metals ensures that the household's wealth will continue to grow without diminishing.
What is the importance of charity (Dan) on this day?
Any charitable act (like offering earthen pitchers filled with water, barley, umbrellas, or food) yields eternal karmic merit (Punya). It is a day to balance material wealth with spiritual generosity.