Akshaya Tritiya is a significant festival, especially for Hindus, marked by the purchase of gold, silver, and other precious metals. It's believed that investing in these metals brings forth good luck and prosperity in the future.
Each year, Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated with pomp, showcasing wealth and abundance.
This auspicious day is also revered as the birth anniversary of Lord Parshuram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Tritiya Tithi Begins: May 10, 2024, at 04:17 AM
Tritiya Tithi Ends: May 11, 2024, at 02:50 AM Akshaya Tithi Puja Muhurat: 5:13 AM to 11:43 AM
Akshaya Tritiya holds immense importance in Hindu culture, being a time of religious significance celebrated with various rituals and customs.
The term "Akshaya" denotes eternal, while "Tritiya" signifies the third day of the waxing phase of the moon. It's believed that undertaking auspicious deeds on this day bestows perpetual prosperity and fortune.
People embark on new ventures, initiate business endeavors, and partake in griha pravesh ceremonies to mark the occasion. Purchasing gold, silver, and ornaments is customary as they're thought to symbolize prosperity and fortune.
Devotees kickstart the day with an early morning bath, a ritual symbolizing purification.
Yellow attire is favored as it's considered auspicious in Hindu tradition.
Offerings are made to Lord Vishnu, with recitations of the Vishnu Sahasranama and Vishnu Chalisa.
Bathing the idol of Vishnu in holy Ganges water and adorning it with floral garlands and Tulsi leaves is customary.
Giving alms to the needy and launching new initiatives are common practices on this auspicious day.
Akshaya Tritiya is not only a festival of prosperity but also a time for spiritual renewal and benevolence, fostering a sense of abundance and goodwill among devotees.