Akshaya is a Sanskrit word meaning 'the one that never diminishes'
It is one of the most auspicious festivals for the Hindus and a significant day for people who trade in gold and other precious metals.
It is believed that any business venture or a new initiative that commences on this day will bloom, grow and turn out to be a success.
So people who plan to do business, take the first step on this very day.
Going by the Hindu calendar, the third day in the month of Vaishakha is celebrated as Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej
It usually coincides with a day in the month of April in the Gregorian calendar
This year, Akshaya Tritiya falls on April 18 (Wednesday).
A number of legends are associated with this auspicious day. Here’s taking a look at some of them
1) Lord Kubera (the treasurer of wealth) is believed to have received his lost fortune back.
2) On this day, poor Sudama was blessed with an abundance of wealth by his dear friend Lord Krishna.
3) Maa Annapurna was born on this day.
4) It is also believed to be the birth date of Parashuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
5) Ved Vyasa started penning the Mahabharata on this day.
Akshaya Tritiya Tithi
According to Drikpanchang.com, Akshaya Tritiya tithi begins at 3:45 am on April 18 and ends at 01:29 am on the following day.
Akshaya Tritiya Puja timings
The Puja can be performed between 6:19 am to 12:34 pm on April 18
It is one of the most auspicious festivals for the Hindus and a significant day for people who trade in gold and other precious metals.
It is believed that any business venture or a new initiative that commences on this day will bloom, grow and turn out to be a success.
So people who plan to do business, take the first step on this very day.
Going by the Hindu calendar, the third day in the month of Vaishakha is celebrated as Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej
It usually coincides with a day in the month of April in the Gregorian calendar
This year, Akshaya Tritiya falls on April 18 (Wednesday).
A number of legends are associated with this auspicious day. Here’s taking a look at some of them
1) Lord Kubera (the treasurer of wealth) is believed to have received his lost fortune back.
2) On this day, poor Sudama was blessed with an abundance of wealth by his dear friend Lord Krishna.
3) Maa Annapurna was born on this day.
4) It is also believed to be the birth date of Parashuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
5) Ved Vyasa started penning the Mahabharata on this day.
Akshaya Tritiya Tithi
According to Drikpanchang.com, Akshaya Tritiya tithi begins at 3:45 am on April 18 and ends at 01:29 am on the following day.
Akshaya Tritiya Puja timings
The Puja can be performed between 6:19 am to 12:34 pm on April 18
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