Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya means “never decreasing” (in the sense of “prosperity, hope, joy, success”), while tritiya means “third phase of the moon”. It is named after the third lunar day of the spring month of Vaisakha in the Hindu calendar, when it is observed.

Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most holy and auspicious days celebrated by the Hindus across the country. It is believed that anything that commences on this day will always emerge victorious. This day is thus symbolic of good luck, success and fortune gains.

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.

According to one legend, the sage Vyasa began reciting the Hindu epic Mahabharata to the god Ganesha on Akshaya Tritiya. Another legend states that the river Ganges descended to earth on this day. 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.

Yamunotri Temple and Gangotri Temple are opened on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.

Another event linked to the day is Sudama’s visit to his childhood friend, Krishna in Dwarka, when he received unlimited wealth as a boon.

Kubera is believed to have appointed the god of wealth on this auspicious day.

Hence the day is believed to be the most auspicious day in hindu religion and whoever starts what on this great day, will surely be blessed with success.