Akshaya Tritiya, "third day of unending prosperity" observed as an auspicious time, it is an annual festival falls on the Shukla Paksha thrithiyai of Chithirai month.
In Sanskrit, the word "Akshayya" (अक्षय्य) means " money, growing or increasing endlessly (never endingness) " in the sense of "prosperity, hope, joy, success", while Tritiya means "third".
Fasting, charity and helping others on this day is an important practice. The day is considered auspicious for new ventures, marriages, expensive investments such as in gold or other property, and any new beginnings.
There are many stories, history associated with Akshaya Tritiya.
Akshaya Patra,
Lord Krishna gave Akshaya Patra on this day to Draupadi, during the visit of sage Durvasa. During their exile in the forests, the princely Pandavas were famished for the lack of food and their wife Draupadi pained by the lack of food for customary hospitality to their numerous saintly guests. Yudishtira, who was the eldest, did penance to Lord Surya who gave him this bowl which would remain full till Draupadi had her meals. During sage Durvasa's visit, God Krishna made this bowl invincible, for Draupadi, so that the magical bowl called Akshaya Patram, would always remain full with food of their choice, even as to satiate the whole universe, if required.
Akshaya Patra,
Lord Krishna gave Akshaya Patra on this day to Draupadi, during the visit of sage Durvasa. During their exile in the forests, the princely Pandavas were famished for the lack of food and their wife Draupadi pained by the lack of food for customary hospitality to their numerous saintly guests. Yudishtira, who was the eldest, did penance to Lord Surya who gave him this bowl which would remain full till Draupadi had her meals. During sage Durvasa's visit, God Krishna made this bowl invincible, for Draupadi, so that the magical bowl called Akshaya Patram, would always remain full with food of their choice, even as to satiate the whole universe, if required.
Other Events
✔ Akshaya Tritiya is the birthday of Parasurama (Parasurama Jayanti) who is the sixth incarnation of Vishnu.
✔ Vedha Vyasar began reciting the Hindu epic Mahabharata to Ganesha on Akshaya Tritiya.
✔ River Ganges descended to earth on this day.
✔ Another significant event on this day is that Sudama visited his childhood friend, Lord Krishna in Dwarka, and received unlimited wealth.
✔ Also, it is believed that Kubera received his wealth and position as the 'Lord of Wealth' on this auspicious day.
✔ Sri Adi Shankaracharya composed Kanakadhara Stotram on this auspicious day.
Do's and Don'ts on Akshaya Tritiyai Day
Do's:✔ Buy Turmeric, Salt and Honey on this day. It will increase the prosperity in our life.
✔ Chanting Kanakadhara Stotram, Mahalakshmi Ashtakam and Sahasranama parayanam will bring prosperity and happiness in our house.
Don'ts:
✖ Don't borrow / lend money to others on this day.
✖ Don't buy any purchase from the shop for Credit.
✖ Don't fight with others. Don't use any bad words on this day.
Puja Neivedhyam : Kalkandu Sadham, Curd Rice, Milk Payasam
May this Akshay Tritiya bring lots of prosperity & good health to you & your family
- Subham -
