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Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej falls on the third day of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. The word ‘Akshaya’ denotes ‘never diminishing’ in Sanskrit. Hence, all the merits that you acquire by performing any sacred deed on this day will stay with you forever. Performing any kind of Puja or starting any auspicious work on this day is considered to be highly fruitful.
Worshipping Shri Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi on Akshaya Tritiya is believed to yield great results and eliminate all troubles and obstacles from one's life. This day leads one to prosperity, good luck, and financial gains. As this day is considered auspicious, people perform various rituals, chant sacred Mantras, engage themselves in charitable deeds, or start any new venture, praying for its success. Also, it is widely believed that those who purchase gold on this day will continue to prosper and attract riches in life.
Why is Akshaya Tritiya considered as an Auspicious Day?
According to Vedic scriptures, Akshaya Tritiya is a day on which many auspicious works have taken place in the past. Some of them are:
- According to one legend, the Sage Vyasa began reciting the Hindu epic Mahabharata to the Lord Ganesha on Akshaya Tritiya.
- The birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu also falls on Akshaya Tritiya.
- It is believed that the river Ganga descended to earth on Akshaya Tritiya.
- The doors of the famous Badrinath Temple are opened for Darshan from the day of Akshaya Tritiya.
- Also, it was on this day, Lord Kubera obtained abundant wealth and became the custodian of wealth by the grace of Lord Shiva.
- Maa Annapurna, the goddess of food and nourishment was also born on the day of Akshaya Tritiya.
- Sri Krishna alleviated the suffering of his poor friend, Sudama, on this day by granting him riches. Therefore, this auspicious day contains a lot of history.
- It is also believed that the construction of the chariots for the very famous festival of Jagannath Ratha Yatra begins on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya.
