Mumbai: In hinduism, Akshaya Tritiya holds monstrous importance, and it's similarly respected in Jainism. The time period 'Akshaya' approaches 'in no way diminishing,' and 'Tritiya' refers to the '0.33 day.'
This festival is well known at the 1/3 lunar day (Tritiya Tithi) of the brilliant half of the month of Vaishakha. In 2025, Akshaya Tritiya falls on Wednesday, 30 April. The day is considered extraordinarily auspicious and fruitful. In keeping with perception, Akshaya Tritiya marks the beginning of both the satya Yuga and the Treta Yuga, and therefore it's also known as Yugaadi Tithi. Additionally, at the moment it seemed like the beginning anniversary of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
It's said that on this day, sage Ved Vyasa began the composition of the Mahabharata, which Lord Ganesha transcribed. The Mahabharata mentions that Lord krishna gifted Draupadi the Akshaya Patra (an inexhaustible vessel) on this day, which in no way ran out of food. Another perception states that on Akshaya Tritiya, Lord Kuber was blessed by means of Lord shiva and Lord Brahma and was appointed the treasurer of heaven.
In line with the Panchang (Hindu calendar), the Tritiya Tithi of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha month will begin at 5:32 PM on 29 april and will cease at 2:15 PM on 30 April. Subsequently, consistent with Udaya Tithi (daybreak reference), Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated on 30 april, Wednesday.
Akshaya Tritiya Puja Vidhi (Ritual Technique)
On Akshaya Tritiya, awaken earlier than dawn and bathe. If feasible, bathing in a holy river is taken into consideration in particular auspicious.
After bathing, put on easy garments, preferably in yellow, as the coloration yellow is cherished by both Lord vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
Purify the home temple or puja region with the usage of ganga Jal (holy water).
Place a crimson or yellow fabric on a raised platform and install idols or photos of Goddess lakshmi and Lord Vishnu.
Take water, unbroken rice (Akshat), and flora for your hand, and vow to examine the short. Follow the tilak of roli, sandalwood, turmeric, and kumkum at the idols.
Offer yellow plant life to Lord vishnu and lotus or purple plant life to Goddess Lakshmi. Light incense sticks and a ghee lamp at the puja spot.
For the offerings (Naivedya), present barley or wheat flour (sattu), culmination (especially mangoes and cucumbers), candies, and soaked chickpeas to the deities. Supplying kheer (rice pudding) or white chocolates to Goddess lakshmi is likewise considered auspicious.
Reciting the vishnu Sahasranama (thousand names of Vishnu) is quite beneficial. Also, examine or concentrate on the Akshaya Tritiya vrat katha (fasting story) and sing the aarti (devotional songs) of Lord vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
After the puja, provide tulsi water to Lord Vishnu.
Donate meals, clothes, water, fruits, gold, or silver to the bad, Brahmins, or the ones in need, according to your potential. It's widely believed that donations made on this day yield eternal rewards.
Mantras to Chant
"Om Shreem Hreem Kleem maha Lakshmyai Namah"
"Om maha Lakshmyai Namo Namah"
For Lord Vishnu: "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya"
Performing the Akshaya Tritiya puja with devotion in this manner is thought to thrill Goddess lakshmi, who then showers her devotees with wealth, prosperity, and happiness in their houses.
Importance of Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is taken into consideration an 'Abujh Muhurat,' which means any auspicious hobby such as marriage, housewarming, or the beginning of a new business may be undertaken without the need for a selected muhurat (auspicious time). Acts of charity are considered specifically meritorious on this day. Human beings donate meals, clothes, water, end results, and gold in keeping with their capacity. Buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is taken into consideration as extremely auspicious and is visible as a signal of future prosperity.
The day is likewise best for starting new ventures, enterprise sports, or spiritual practices. Moreover, acting rituals like Tarpan (offerings for ancestors) and Shraddha (ancestral rites) in this day are seen as extraordinarily vital.
(Disclaimer: The facts supplied are based totally on conventional beliefs and religious texts.). IndiaHerlard no longer recommends or validates those claims.)
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