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Akshaya Trithiya
April 22, 2023 @ 7:19 am - April 23, 2023 @ 7:17 am IST
Akshaya Trithiya is the holy festival of Hindus which is celebrated to get good luck and wealth from God. This day is considered best to buy new property and land as it adds to the wealth and buyer’s prosperity. Other than Hindus, Jains also celebrate this event, and this festival is also called Akha Teej. According to Gregorian updates, it is arranged in May or April, but in the Hindu calendar, it is celebrated in Vaishakha.
Rituals performed on Akshaya Trithiya
- Akshaya celebrator has to move to Ganga for a holy bath before sunrise.
- Fast for the entire festival day will be conducted, and God is worshipped with Puja.
- Sandalwood paste is presented to Parwati and Vishnu for their blessings.
- For wealth blessings, prayers are offered to Lakshmi and Kubera.
- White offering Puja, Channa DAAL, and gold will be presented to God.
- Manter named Vishnu Sahasranam will be recited as Manter of the day.
- As Bhog Prasad food is called Prasadam, Poha will be cooked for Krisha’s blessings.
- The grass is presented to animals for divine gifts, and Poors are fed various foods.
Significance related to Akshaya Trithiya
This festival is celebrated for the excellent look and blessings in daily life. In addition, the rituals of this day brought happiness to the life of the ritual performer. Buying new products at this event is also considered auspicious, and the buyer is awarded with special blessings of Vishnu, Krishna, and Parwati. In addition, Puja and Akshaya fast also brought changes in the life of the offering person.