Akshaya Tritiya is considered to be an auspicious day by Hindus and Jains in many regions of India and Nepal. It is believed to be the best day for new ventures, marriages, expensive investments such as gold or other property like laying the foundation stone of any type of construction such as new house, and any new beginnings. On this day people also remember the loved ones who have died.
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya 2023 will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Akshaya Tritiya is also known as Akti or Akha Teej. It’s an ancient festival celebrated by the Hindus and Jains. It is celebrated during the Shukla Paksha ( bright half ) Tritiya Tithi (lunar day) in the month of Vaishakha as per Hindu Panchang.
The day of Akshaya Tritiya in Jainism commemorates Lord Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankara, finishing his one-year austerity by drinking sugarcane juice poured into his cupped hands. People who practise Varshi-tap, a year-long alternative day of fasting, end their Tapasya by sipping sugarcane juice on this day.
“Akshaya” means never diminishing. Hence it is believed that doing any Japa, Yajna, Pitra-Tarpan, Dan-Punya on this day never diminish and remain with the person forever.
Akshaya Tritiya 2023 Date and Time
| Akshaya Tritiya 2023 Date and Time | |
| Date | Saturday, April 22, 2023 |
| Puja Muhurat | 07:49 AM to 12:20 PM, April 22, 2023 |
| Akshaya Tritiya Tithi Begins | 07:49 AM on April 22, 2023 |
| Akshaya Tritiya Tithi Ends | 07:47 AM on April 23, 2023 |
It is considered to be a familiar practice to buy Gold ornaments on this auspicious day. People who can afford to buy Gold, they do it. Those who can not afford buying Gold, Silver ornaments are also very popular for them.
If you plan to buy Gold ornaments on this day, it is suggested that you follow the below timings. Though It is not mandatory, but buying Gold in between this time considered lucky.
Akshaya Tritiya Gold Purchase Date – Saturday, April 22, 2023
Akshaya Tritiya Gold Purchase Timings – 07:49 AM to 12:20 PM .
Importance in Mythology
The festival is related the presentation of the Akshaya Patra to Draupadi by the god Krishna during the visit of numerous sages, including the sage Durvasa. During their exile in the forest, the Pandava princes were famished due to the lack of food, and their wife Draupadi was pained by this because she could not extend the customary hospitality to their guests. Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava, prayed to the god Surya, who gave him this bowl, which would remain full till Draupadi served all of their guests.
During Durvasa’s visit, Krishna made this bowl invincible for Draupadi so that the magical bowl called Akshaya Patra would always remain full with food of their choice, even as to satiate the whole universe if required.
Akshaya Tritiya is believed by Hindus to be the birthday of Parasurama, the sixth avatar of the god Vishnu. He is revered in Vaishnava temples. Those who observe it in honor of Parasurama sometimes refer to the festival as Parasurama Jayanti.
Some interesting facts about Akshaya Tritiya
1 – The sage Vyasa began reciting the Hindu epic Mahabharata to the god Ganesha on Akshaya Tritiya.
2 – The river Ganges descended to earth on this day.
3 – The Yamunotri Temple and Gangotri Temple are opened on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya during the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage, after closing down during the heavy snowfall-laden winters of the Himalayan regions. The temples are opened on Abhijit Muhurat of Akshaya Tritya.
Celebrations in States
The construction of chariots for the world famous Car Festival ( Ratha Yatra ) festivities of Jagannath Temple also commences on this day at Puri.
In the Telugu-speaking states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the festival is associated with prosperity, and women purchase gold and jewellery.
Simhachalam temple observes special festive rituals on this day. The main deity of the temple is covered in sandalwood paste for the rest of the year, and only on this day are the layers of sandalwood applied to the deity removed to show the underlying statue. Display of the actual form or Nija Roopa Darsanam happens on this day.
Good Signs for Akshaya TritIya
Japa, Yajna
Pitra-Tarpan, Dan-Punya
Starting New ventures
Marriages
Expensive investments
Buying Gold and jewellery
Starting the construction of House
Any new beginning
Depositing money in bank accounts.
Mantras to chant on Akshaya Tritiya
Chant the following mantras to seek the blessings of the Almighty on this auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya.
Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram
Mahalakshmi Gayatri Mantra for wealth and prosperity
” Om Shree Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidmahe Vishnu Patnyai Cha Dheemahi Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat Om॥”
Lord Kubera, the God of wealth
“Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhanadhanyadhipataye Dhanadhanyasamriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Svaha॥”
Dhanavantri Mantra for good health
“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Dhanvantraye
Amrita Kalasha Hastaya, Sarva Maya Vinashanaya
Trailoka Nathaya, Shri Mahavishnave Namah”
The day is regionally significant for women, married or unmarried, who pray for the well being of the men in their lives or the one they may in future get engaged to. After prayers, they distribute germinating gram (sprouts), fresh fruits and Indian sweets. If Akshaya Tritiya falls on a Monday (Rohini), the festival is believed to be even more auspicious. Fasting, charity and helping others on this day is another festive practice.
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