Akshaya Tritiya is one of the Kalpadi Tithi and it marks the
beginning of Krita Era. Shradh and Tarpan performed on the day are highly
meritorious and everlasting. Making donations on the day on earth to poor
people is equal to offering to the deceased ancestor’s souls. The importance of
Akshaya Tritiya Shradh is mentioned in the Garuda Puran.
If donations are made on the day the soul of the ancestors
will not be tormented by the lieutenants of Lord Yama.