Thanks to the vigorous campaign conducted by banks, jewellery shops and financial institutions, Akshay Tritiya has gained prominence. Although modern retailers are exploiting the materialistic urge in people, there is today a very high awareness regarding Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej. So, how to observe Akshay Tritiya and what are the special pujas?
The main puja and prayers on the day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Therefore you can do a simple Vishnu pooja in the morning with Tulsi leaves and flowers. Some people also perform an elaborate Lakshmi puja or Lakshmi kubera homa.
Annadhanam – offering food to the poor is considered to be the greatest thing one can do on this day. Hindus believe there is no Dhanam greater than Annadhanam.
There is a popular belief that whatever one invests in on the day will continue to grow and bring prosperity. Therefore people invest in gold on the day.
People also make donations and give alms on the day. Umbrellas, sandals etc are also donated in some regions.
Since it is one of the most auspicious days in a Hindu calendar, people begin new ventures on the day.
People also visit shrines of Goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu and Lord Krishna.
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10 comments:
what to buy on that day?
Gold gold what else some invest in property. some people book new vehicle etc.
Karthik
Is this day specially to buy gold / platinum ?
if u are unable to buy gold, u can buy rice or salt.
poor students may starts their studies from this day......
Commercial institutions and gold mrechants have twisted the meaning of Akshaya Tritiya and are making huge profits on this particular day.At the end of the day the business establishments are soaring with profits.It is Akshaya Tritiya for THEM?
@ Prabhakara very well said. No one is interested in the spiritual values of Akshaya Tritiya all wants to buy gold.
don't buy anything. the money you waste on gold (something you don't NEED) could easily be donated to feed the poor (the hindu law of dana) or to a mandir. you could even buy copies of the gita and give them to people craving knowledge. why buy more things you don't need like gold which you can't take with you after you die?
as name indicates what ever task u want to began on...One can take sankalpa to help mankind,to serve nature,serving animals,any task of charity may start
as name indicates any task in favour of humanity or nature may began sankalp can be taken for akshay parishram.
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