The literal meaning of ‘Akshay’ is one that is imperishable, hence Akshay Tritiya is that ‘Thithi’ which is eternal in Hindu almanac by nature. This day is believed to bring all round success and good luck. One of the four most sacred and significant tithis for the Hindus is the Akhateej or Akshay Tritiya. It falls on the third lunar day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaisakha. This year this eternal tithi falls on 2nd May 2014.
On this propitious day, people should take a resolve to leave behind all the negative aspects of their personality and adopt positive virtues such as kindness, sympathy, brotherhood and love. Akshay Tritiya is the best day for all kinds of auspicious occasions right from marriage and house warming ceremonies to starting a new business venture. This is the “Swayam Siddha” Muhurtha. According to the legend, any kind of venture that is initiated on the favourable day of Akshay Tritiya, tends to grow big and successful.
As a part of the ritual of this day, people actively participate in organizing a pooja at home and worship the Almighty to attain a contented life. Fasts are observed and ‘homas’ are performed to appease Vishnu. It is believed that a person who does charity in any form on this day is blessed by God. Generally, people give salt, rice, clarified butter, fruits, tamarind, sugar, water pot, umbrella and clothes in charity. Most of the people buy gold on this day under the notion that it would grow and help them lead a prosperous life. Businessmen worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi as they perform the opening ceremony to start a new account book. This is the day when all kinds of ‘Japa’, ‘Tapa’ (meditation), Kirtan (chanting hymns), Gyan (wisdom) and ‘Daan’ (donation) provide imperishable results. Go all out to appear Lord Vishnu and enjoy life.
Importance of “Akshay Tritiya Tithi”
According to the Hindu analysis of time or ‘Kaal’, there are four ‘Swayamsiddha’ tithi or most auspicious Muhurtha - Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Gudipadwa), Akshay Tritiya, Dussehra and Deepavali.This tithi of Akshay Tritiya marks the beginning of Satya Yuga.This is the only day of the year when the holy feet of the deity of Shree Bankebihariji temple in Vrindavan can be seen as ‘Darshana’.“Nar-Narayan” were incarnated on this auspicious tithi.It is the day when Lord Parshuramji took birth.This is the day when Haygriva descended on earth.
As a part of the ritual of this day, people actively participate in organizing a pooja at home and worship the Almighty to attain a contented life. Fasts are observed and ‘homas’ are performed to appease Vishnu. It is believed that a person who does charity in any form on this day is blessed by God. Generally, people give salt, rice, clarified butter, fruits, tamarind, sugar, water pot, umbrella and clothes in charity. Most of the people buy gold on this day under the notion that it would grow and help them lead a prosperous life. Businessmen worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi as they perform the opening ceremony to start a new account book. This is the day when all kinds of ‘Japa’, ‘Tapa’ (meditation), Kirtan (chanting hymns), Gyan (wisdom) and ‘Daan’ (donation) provide imperishable results. Go all out to appear Lord Vishnu and enjoy life.
Importance of “Akshay Tritiya Tithi”
According to the Hindu analysis of time or ‘Kaal’, there are four ‘Swayamsiddha’ tithi or most auspicious Muhurtha - Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Gudipadwa), Akshay Tritiya, Dussehra and Deepavali.This tithi of Akshay Tritiya marks the beginning of Satya Yuga.This is the only day of the year when the holy feet of the deity of Shree Bankebihariji temple in Vrindavan can be seen as ‘Darshana’.“Nar-Narayan” were incarnated on this auspicious tithi.It is the day when Lord Parshuramji took birth.This is the day when Haygriva descended on earth.
